Competitiveness

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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14th February 2020 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Czech Republic sees weaker growth and higher inflation

The Czech economy slowed down more than expected in 4Q19 but inflation surpassed market estimates mainly due to stronger than expected food prices

12th February 2020 / Competitiveness / Social Responsibility

T-Mobile Takeoffs: 20% of students want to start their own business, 64% of them are considering starting a business

7 out of 10 students would consider environmental impacts when running own business Sustainability is an important parameter for students and competitors from previous years as well News in the tenth year of T-Mobile Takeoffs: the Award for Responsible Business and the Award for Best Technology Solution

10th February 2020 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

CNB unexpectedly increases rates

The Czech National Bank unexpectedly raised interest rates at today's meeting by 25bp to 2.25%, with four of the seven board members voting for the hike. We expect the key rate to remain unchanged now before a cut at the turn of the year.