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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16th June 2016 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance

OECD Business and Finance Outlook 2016: In Czech Republic investment of pension funds & all retirement vehicles at 8.3% of GDP

Total investment of pension funds and all retirement vehicles amounted to 8.3% of GDP in 2015, recently published OECD Business and Finance Outlook 2016says. OECD FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index is among the lowest in the OECD area.

15th June 2016 / Competitiveness / Education

QS University Rankings: EECA 2016: Three Czech universities among top ten

QS University Rankings published a list of top universities in the region of Emerging Europe and Central Asia. Three Czech universities are among the top ten.

15th June 2016 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

Eurostat: Food, beverages prices in Czech Republic below EU28 average, except for fish

According to the Eurostat, among EU Member States, Denmark is the most expensive country for food and non-alcoholic beverages. Ireland has the highest price level for alcoholic beverages in the EU, while the United Kingdom is by far the most expensive for tobacco. The lowest prices for food are observed in Poland, for non-alcoholic beverages in Romania and for alcoholic beverages and tobacco in Bulgaria.