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Economic Freedom as the Key to Academic Freedom: A Research Study Reveals Their Interconnection
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 […]
Podcast: Jeremy Garlick Hosts Richard Turcsányi to Discuss the Dynamics of China-EU Relations
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 […]
VŠE succeeded with 6 proposals in the GA ČR
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 […]
From research: Investors’ fear and oil price volatility
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 […]
From research: Czechs want socially sensitive changes in healthcare
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 […]
Breaking Ground in Social Entrepreneurship: Insights from Lorraine M. Uhlaner’s Award-Winning Research
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 […]
13th Biennial Conference of the Czech Economic Society: A Meeting Connecting Economists and Educators
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 […]
The Efficiency of University Research is Enhanced Primarily by the Level of Political and Civil Liberties
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 […]
The workshop “CZARMA REGON November 2024: Synergies Between Programs” provided new insights for knowledge sharing and innovation
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. […]
