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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 […]
Dr. Georgios Polychronopoulos, an affiliated researcher at the Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE), has reached a significant milestone in his academic career by receiving the prestigious Best Reviewer Award for 2024 from the Academy of Management (AOM). This recognition highlights his dedication to maintaining the integrity and quality of academic research, particularly within […]
What is the impact of rent tax announcement on Norwegian salmon farming market stock returns? Salmon aquaculture farming industry has been perceived as remarkably profitable, making it a special rent taxation candidate. In a paper published by dr. P. MOLNÁR in the Aquaculture Economics & Management journal, the authors investigated the impact of both rent […]
