Can investors’ fear predict oil price volatility? Crude oil is one of the most important and volatile commodities. In a paper published by dr. P. Molnár on behalf of VŠE and his team in the Research in International Business and Finance journal, it was explored whether investors’ fear can predict crude oil volatility. As proxies […]
The majority of the Czech population is aware of the severe problems facing the country’s healthcare system and recognizes the need for swift reform. People most commonly complain about long waiting times for appointments with outpatient specialists and for planned procedures in hospitals. Moreover, most of the public believes that Czech healthcare has not improved […]
The role of institutions in fostering social entrepreneurship has been widely debated. Lorraine M. Uhlaner, a faculty member at the Prague University of Economics and Business (VSE), and her co-authors, Ute Stephan and Christopher Stride, challenged conventional views in their 2015 study titled “Institutions and Social Entrepreneurship: The Role of Institutional Voids, Institutional Support, and […]
The biennial conference of the Czech Economic Society (CES) offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, network, and celebrate achievements in Czech economic research. What awaits the participants, why is this event valuable for academics and students of the Prague University of Economics and Business, and what role does VŠE play? Read on to find […]
Results from a Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) reveal that the variable Voice and Accountability, one of the indicators of good governance, significantly correlates with research efficiency. This suggests that factors such as participation in electing government officials, freedom of speech, freedom of association, and freedom of the press—constituting the Voice and Accountability variable—play a crucial […]
Prague, November 6, 2024 – A workshop under the CZARMA REGON banner titled “Synergies Between Programs” was held at the Prague University of Economics and Business and broadcast online. The event attracted over a hundred research managers, representatives, and institutional delegates, focusing on the integration of European research and innovation (R&I) programs with cohesion funds. […]
What is the real cost of an “ideal manager”? Managers often create an ideal of how capable they should be, aspiring to an image of the “ideal manager.” This ideal, rooted in unspoken rules and taboos, can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and self-doubt when they fall short. Falling short of the ideal, rarely […]
The topic of this episode is the perceptions of China, particularly the Xinjiang region, in Kazakhstan. Our guest, Mrs. Gaziza Shakhanova, is an expert in geopolitics and international relations with a focus on Central Asia and Kazakhstan’s relationships with China and Russia. Throughout the interview, she provides insights into the historical and contemporary dynamics between […]
In this episode, we examine the economic and political trajectory of Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrawal in August 2021. With insights from Dr. Pamir Sahill, we explore the state of Afghanistan’s economy, governance, and legal systems as the U.S. exited after 20 years of presence. Has the Taliban’s return to power brought improvement or decline […]
In this episode, we delve into China’s expanding role in the Global South and its implications for Europe. Together with Associate Professor Jeremy Garlick, we explore concerns raised by European and American officials about China’s deepening relationships in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Is China creating a ‘debt trap’ through its economic policies, or is […]
