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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3rd October 2017 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

WEF Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017: Czech Republic remains among innovation-driven economies

The Czech Republic ranked 31st out of 138 countries assessed by the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report and remained in the group of 37 'innovation-driven' economies.

2nd October 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Hays Global Skills Index: No. of vacancies in the Czech Republic up by 40 % in 2016

Hays Global Skills Index in collaboration with Oxford Economics looks into seven components - Education flexibility, Labour market participation, Labour market flexibility, Talent mismatch, Overall wage pressure, Wage pressure in high-skill industries, and Wage pressure in high-skill occupations.

2nd October 2017 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

The Guardian: Czech out Brno for a cheaper, calmer city break

Booming Brno, with its creativity, history and subterranean mystery, is the perfect antidote to overrun Prague and its forests of selfie sticks, The Guardian writes.