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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Eurostat data on remittances: Czech Republic among countries with highest intra-EU outflows of foreigners' money
According to recently published Eurostat data on remittances, Slovakia (95%), Luxembourg (91%), Ireland (80%) and the Czech Republic (78%) were the Member States that recorded the highest proportion of intra-EU outflows of personal transfers in total outflows of personal transfers.
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WEF: Which are the best cities for students? Prague ranks 39th
Paris has been ranked the top student city in the world for the fourth year running, according to the QS Best Student Cities 2016 index. So what makes the City of Light such a popular place... Prague ranked 39th, Brno 73rd.
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Manufacturing Skillsets: Sitting on a superior network for growth
The Harvard Kennedy School of Government and MIT have devised a new way to forecast the economic potential of a country. Using the current level of manufacturing capabilities and network theory, researchers project how those skillsets can spread across the manufacturing "space". The Czech Republic is ranked high, and is still gaining on those ranked above. The only dark cloud on the horizon is the decline of German manufacturing prowess.
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