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 […]
A new study shows that the way we talk about things also shapes reality. The research, led by Zbyněk Dubský, Markéta Votoupalová, and Alžběta Vítková, focused on how European politicians and media spoke about the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 plan between 2019 and 2022. Specifically, it compared the rhetoric in the […]
The question “How should the management of a large company choose the most suitable model of cooperation with startups?” had long remained unanswered. A new study by researchers Ferhat Demir and Martin Lukeš from VŠE in Prague provides a comprehensive overview of specific cooperation models between startups and corporations. It also adds seven key criteria […]
A study co-authored by Tomáš Kincl from the University of Economics in Prague (VŠE) shows that young people in developing countries also care about what they buy. What influences them more: lower prices, product availability, or social media influencers? In this interview, the researcher explains why even small behavioral changes can have a big impact—if […]
The Faculty of Informatics and Statistics has published a new study by the Department of Economic Statistics, which analyses the supply and demand on the labour market in selected non-market professions, namely general nurses, doctors, dentists, teachers and public administration workers. The study shows that a key issue will be the ageing workforce and rising […]
What is the true value of social enterprises? An international study analyzing 49 business entities from ten countries—including the Czech Republic, India, and the United States—shows that social enterprises are not just about “helping the vulnerable.” They represent an innovative tool for systemic change. They influence individuals, provide resources, and shape society—without having profit maximization […]
Credit limits slow loan growth – but less than we thought Simona Malovaná, Martin Hodula, Zuzana Gric, and Josef Bajzík found that limits like LTV, DTI, and DSTI do affect credit dynamics—but after adjusting for publication bias, their impact is weaker than commonly reported: Borrower‐based macroprudential measures and credit growth: How biased is the existing […]
