What makes a mayor keep municipal debt under control? The threat that a municipality may lose part of its tax revenues, or the fear of being publicly labelled fiscally irresponsible? New research by Lucie Sedmihradská and Markéta Arltová from the Faculty of Finance and Accounting at the Prague University of Economics and Business, published in […]
Why are some tourism destinations successful in the long term, while others eventually begin to struggle—with overcrowding, dissatisfied residents, or a loss of attractiveness? The answer is often sought in individual factors such as service quality, marketing, or the number of visitors. However, new research suggests that this perspective may be insufficient. The question of […]
Three percent—or nearly twenty? In the debate on childcare for children under three, public discussion has long relied on figures that only partially reflect reality. Research from the Faculty of Economics at the Prague University of Economics and Business shows that without including children’s groups, the picture of childcare for children under three in the […]
Research conducted by the Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) brings important insights into one of today’s key social issues: the availability of childcare for children under the age of three. In connection with this research, an article was published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Early Childhood, one of the most prestigious journals […]
So-called digital nomads—people who work remotely from anywhere—have become a major focus of interest for countries and local governments alike. But what reliably attracts them? And why are some destinations more popular among digital nomads than others? Answers to these questions are provided by a new study published in the journal Tourism Geographies, co-authored by […]
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. […]
Martin Pělucha from the Prague University of Economics and Business has long been exploring how to connect science with policymaking. As part of the Science for Policy initiative, he also engages in training researchers on how to effectively communicate scientific findings to the political sphere. But what exactly does the Science for Policy initiative entail […]
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 […]
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 […]
