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.

Spotlight issue

22nd February 2022 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


HN: The Labor Code is lagging behind the requirements of the labor market

The coronavirus pandemics has fully revealed the demand of employees for an increasingly higher degree of flexibility. On the one hand, employers have been facing the challenge of low number of candidates per vacancy. On the other hand, it is difficult for employers to meet the labor market requirements, or they have to adopt solutions with the risk of being punished by authorities. Labor Code should be blamed for this as it does not keep the pace with the reality.
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16th February 2022 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


Neuron online club: Why is energy so expensive?

Gas, electricity, oil. What is the reason that their prices have risen significantly and are becoming a social problem?
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10th February 2022 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance


Economic turmoil also affecting transfer prices

Inflation is one of the main economic issues for 2022. The impact of high input prices and disrupted supply chains are other factors businesses must cope with. But there are also other adverse factors. The slowing economy has also revealed new issues in the area of transfer pricing.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic