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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OECD: Pensions at a glance 2015: In Czech Rep scope, impact of measures taken by Govt are low. Poverty among pensioners at low level.
OECD's recently published Pensions at a Glance 2015 report says that about half of OECD countries have taken measures in the past two years to make their systems more affordable in the long term. A third have made efforts to strengthen safety nets and help some vulnerable groups of pensioners. The report also highlights the challenge of the current low-growth, low-interest rate environment for savers and financial service providers offering life insurance and annuities. In addition, the mortality tables used by insurers in many countries do not take fully into account projected improvemetns in life expectancy. Read details about the Czech Republic...
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Competitiveness: In Czech Rep energy taxes generate largest part of environmental tax revenues
According to recent Eurostat data, in every EU Member State, energy taxes generated by far the largest part of environmental tax revenues in 2013. Energy taxes were particularly prominent in Lithuania (94%), the Czech Republic and Luxembourg (both 93%) where they accounted for more than 90% of tot...
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Competitiveness: Eurostat: Largest farms in Czech Republic,UK
Overall at EU level, while slightly more than a quarter (27.5%) of holdings disappeared between 2003 and 2013, the total utilised agriculture area remained stable. As a result, the average area per holding grew from 11.7 hectares in 2003 to 16.1 hectares in 2013. This upward trend is noticeable in...
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