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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Czech Republic Employment Factsheet
The Czech Republic lost 385,000 people of working age due to aging between 2011-2017. Between 2010-2015, a net of 8,000 people emigrated from the country annually . And between 2012-2017, companies increased the number of occupied jobs by 346,000.
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International indirect tax guide
Indirect taxation is still evolving, and an arguable simple tax is growing in its complexity and application as a traditional goods and services model is replaced with digital content; virtual consumption and seamless international trade flows. But how can you stay ahead?
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Economic Freedom of the World Index: Czech Republic ranks 30th, Scores Best for Freedom to Trade Internationally
The index published in Economic Freedom of the World measures the degree to which the policies and institutions of countries are supportive of economic freedom. In 2016, the latest year included in the analysis, Hong Kong and Singapore, as usual, occupy the top two positions. The next highest scoring nations are New Zealand, Switzerland, Ireland, United States, Georgia, Mauritius, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, the latter two tied for 10th spot. It is worth noting that the United States returned to the top 10 in 2016 after an absence of several years. Canada also returned to the top 10 after coming in 11th in 2015. The Czech Republic ranks 30th.
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