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 July 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Czech Statistical Office: Features of the Regional Labor Markets in the Czech Republic

The highest values of labor productivity (both by gross value added and gross domestic product) are achieved particularly in the sections of commercial services, insurance industry, finance, the progressive tertiary sector in general and in the quaternary / knowledge sector, a study by the Czech Statistical Office says.

3rd July 2017 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

Czech Statistical Office: The Public Sector´s Structure of Production and Its Changes: the Czech Case | Czech TOP 100

According to a study published by the Czech Statistical Office, the overall size of the public sector in the Czech Republic, in terms of the share on total value added, has declined by 0.4 over last 15 years. Among the individual consumer goods, public producers take a predominant part in the provision of educational services, healthcare or in supplying electricity or gas. Also, revenues of Czech 100 biggest companies reached 2.6 trillion CZK and their profits exceeded 188 billion CZK. Among the top five in terms of revenues in 2016 are ŠKODA AUTO, a. s. car producer, ČEZ, a. s. state-owned energy company, AGROFERT, a. s. owned by the Czech Finance Minister, energy producer Energetický a průmyslový holding, a.s. and FOXCONN CZ s.r.o technology company.

3rd July 2017 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Prague.tv: City planning card for tourists

A new card for tourists has been approved by Prague City Hall. The card will work as a ticket for select tourist attractions and also as a transportation ticket.