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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27th May 2015 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Competitiveness: IMD 2015 World Competitiveness Yearbook: Czech Republic moves up 4 places

On May 27, 2015, IMD announced the findings of its annual World Competitiveness Yearbook. As part of its ranking of 61 economies for 2015, the IMD World Competitiveness Center looks at several aspects of each country as a place to conduct business. The IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook measures how...

21st May 2015 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Competitiveness: Eurostat:Prague among regions with highest GDP per capita in EU28

On 21 May 2015, the Eurostat published its report on regional GDP per capita for 2013, expressed in purchasing power standards. "The leading regions in the ranking of regional GDP per capita in 2013, after Inner London in the United Kingdom (325% of the average), were the Grand Duchy of Luxembour...

8th May 2015 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

Competitiveness: Digital Single Market strategy approved

On 6 May, the European Commission adopted the Digital Single Market strategy, one of the key political priorities of Jean-Claude Juncker´s Commission. Lengthy discussions with many stakeholders accompanied by numerous leaks meant that the strategy text came as no surprise to the Brussels people. No ...