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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15th January 2018 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

Eurostat: Czech households have one of the lowest shares of expenditure on clothing, footwear on total expenditure

In 2016, households in the Czech Republic spent 3.6% of household expenditure for clothing and footwear; which is one of the lowest shares in the EU, according to Eurostat.

15th January 2018 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance

Optimism and the satisfaction of entrepreneurs break records

Optimism and the satisfaction of small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs are breaking records. Companies expectations index in the fourth quarter of 2017 increased by 12.5 points to its highest ever value of 41.6 points. Three quarters of respondents expressed their satisfaction with the economic development in the Czech Republic. This results from a regular survey by ČSOB, which quarterly inspects the mood and plans of the SME sector in the areas of demand, investment and business expansion.

10th January 2018 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

The Independent: Prague: Why 2018 is the year to visit the Czech capital | Prague ranks 4th best city for millennials

With two major anniversaries coming up, and a blossoming food scene, Prague's the place to be in 2018, The Independent writes.