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In this episode, we shift our focus to the intricate dynamics between China and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). How has the 16+1 (now 14+1) framework for China-CEE cooperation evolved since its inception in 2012, and does it still serve a purpose, or is it merely a relic of the past? Join us as we […]
Research conducted by authors from CERGE-EI and the Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) examined the impact of longer parental leave on children’s human capital. The findings reveal that extending paid parental leave to four years negatively affects children’s future education and labor market outcomes. The extended parental leave not only delays preschool attendance […]
Academic and economic freedoms are closely interlinked concepts that influence not only the development of science and education but also economic growth and societal stability. A study by Swedish researcher Niclas Berggren, based at the Prague University of Economics and Business, and Danish economist Christian Bjørnskov from Aarhus University reveals that the protection of property […]
In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the multifaceted relationship between China and the European Union. How have recent events—ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine—reshaped their interactions? What historical and economic trends have led to a decline in cooperation, and what does this mean for the future? Join […]
The Czech Science Foundation (GA ČR) has published the successful projects it will support starting in January 2025 on its website. The Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) succeeded with six proposals, serving as the main applicant for five projects and as a co-applicant for one project. The following projects were successful: At the […]
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 […]
