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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20th January 2016 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment

Aviationpros.com: General Electric to Build Turboprop Center of Excellence in Czech Republic to Manufacture Advanced Turboprop Engines for Textron

GE Aviation announced plans to build its new turboprop development, test and engine production headquarters in the Czech Republic, creating more than 500 new jobs.

17th January 2016 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance

Eurostat: Largest fall in tax-to-GDP ratio in 2014 in the Czech Republic

According to Eurostat, the overall tax-to-GDP ratio, meaning the sum of taxes and net social contributions as a percentage of GDP, stood at 40.0% in the European Union (EU) in 2014, compared with 39.9% in 2013. Compared with 2013, the tax-to-GDP ratio decreased in 2014 in the Czech Republic.

15th January 2016 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

Radio Prague: Czech research could help pave way for rapid data storage. Czech scientists help explain early universe

Czech researchers from the Academy of Science have taken part in a discovery which could dramatically increase the speed of saving computer data. Also, Czech scientists have contributed to research explaining the state of the galaxy today...