Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth
This section reports on economic policy initiatives of the Czech government, the EU, and other entities that have a direct impact on the competitiveness of the country. It also includes information on economic priorities of the AmCham and other leading associations.
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Citi Central Europe Economics View: We believe that a more efficient way to raise economic growth in the medium term would be via structural reforms | Global Economic Forecast
Citi Central Europe Economics View shows that the risk of a significant slowdown in the long term is lowest in Czech Republic, while highest in Croatia or Bulgaria. In the near term they see a risk is that policymakers may not realize the slowdown is structural. If the authorities misinterpret the data and treat economic weakness in the region as a consequence of cyclical forces, the policy response may be incorrect and ineffective.
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European Semester: Czech Republic: Public procurement indicators reveal significant inefficiencies and challenges | EC Economic Forecast
Economic growth in the Czech Republic remains robust, despite a slowdown in 2016. Pension and healthcare expenditure poses a risk to the long-term sustainability of public finances and public procurement indicators reveal significant inefficiencies and challenges. Overall, the Czech Republic has made some progress in addressing the 2016 country-specific recommendations, European Semester report says.
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Radio Praha: Czech economy slows despite increase in consumer spending
The Czech economy slowed last year despite an increase in consumer spending, Czech Radio reported on Tuesday citing new preliminary figures released by the Czech Statistical Office. According to the bureau, economic growth slowed to 2.3 percent of GDP; a year earlier it was double that amount, 4.6 percent. In Q4 alone, growth stagnated at 0.2 percent year-on-year.
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