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This autumn, the RIS4SEB project took a major step forward in connecting researchers. A series of four thematic workshops held across Europe brought together academics who share an interest in sustainability, labour market, innovation and entrepreneurship, and AI and digital transformation — and who are now shaping new blended international research teams. Four Workshops, One […]
How do countries grow — and why do some make it to the technological frontier while others get stuck halfway there? In this episode of Horizont VŠE, our guest Ayaz Zeynalov, economist and author of the study Innovation vs. Imitation: How to Reach the Technological Frontier, explains how nations initially develop by imitating foreign technologies, […]
Imagine a food industry where leftovers don’t end up in the trash but become a resource instead. Where technology monitors waste to ensure nothing is squandered, and packaging isn’t single-use but returns to circulation. Sounds like a vision of the future? For many startups, it’s already reality. When Startups Take on the Challenge of Food […]
Do you know what a heterodox economist is — and what Charles Darwin has to do with economics? In this episode, Geoffrey Hodgson shares his insights on how economies evolve, why markets matter, and what kind of institutions help countries like the Czech Republic break out of the middle-income trap and thrive in the green […]
In the second part of the conversation, host Niclas Berggren continues his interview with Swedish economist Magnus Henrekson, delving deeper into the key forces shaping Europe’s economic future. They discuss what truly drives economic growth, whether the size of government matters, and how post-Communist countries like the Czech Republic have managed their transition. The conversation […]
In this new episode, host Niclas Berggren talks with Magnus Henrekson about some of today’s most pressing economic challenges. The discussion explores: what entrepreneurship is and why it matters, why innovation is crucial for competitiveness – and why the Czech Republic has been lagging behind, how governments can create conditions where innovation and entrepreneurship flourish, […]
The economies of countries are constantly evolving. Many countries achieve rapid growth by adopting technology from abroad – in other words, they imitate. Yet imitation has its limits. At a certain point, countries must shift to their own ideas, innovations, and creativity. A new study by Ayaz Zeynalov, published in the prestigious journal Technological Forecasting […]
Population ageing is not just a social phenomenon. It will also fundamentally transform who will take care of us in the future. What will the Czech labor market look like in 2030? A recent study from the University of Economics and Business in Prague provides the answer. The research team – Ph.D. Michaela Jirková, Assoc. […]
For many of us, traveling is synonymous with adventure, relaxation, and new experiences. But what if every holiday could also help protect the planet, support fair working conditions, and even provide greater comfort? That’s exactly the perspective researchers Anam Afaq, Loveleen Gaur, Gurmeet Singh, Michal Erben, and Alberto Ferraris took. They explored how blockchain and […]
