Competitiveness / Business and Industry
This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.
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BDO International Business Compass 2016: Czech Republic ranks 26th worldwide, but its potential is below average in regional comparison
According to the 2016 BDO International Business Compass, the Czech Republic ranks 26th in overall social and economic development worldwide, down one place compared with 2015. Also, the country ranks 4th for market potential within the Eastern European region (which includes Central Europe); this is below the region's average.
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Deloitte Legal: Future Trends for Legal Services - study
In a growing market, purchasing patterns for legal services are changing. In-house teams are looking for pragmatic, industry specialists who are tech savvy and can offer more than traditional legal advice.
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Eurostat: Food, beverages prices in Czech Republic below EU28 average, except for fish
According to the Eurostat, among EU Member States, Denmark is the most expensive country for food and non-alcoholic beverages. Ireland has the highest price level for alcoholic beverages in the EU, while the United Kingdom is by far the most expensive for tobacco. The lowest prices for food are observed in Poland, for non-alcoholic beverages in Romania and for alcoholic beverages and tobacco in Bulgaria.
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