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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18th May 2016 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


IMF: Challenge for Czech authorities is to sustain increase in potential growth, maintain macroeconomic stability

Czech economic performance has been impressive, with output growing strongly and unemployment declining steadily. Growth is projected to slow this year, however, and to remain moderate over the medium term. The challenge for the authorities is to create conditions for a sustained increase in potential growth and to maintain macroeconomic stability, says IMF Mission in its Article IV Consultation Concluding Statement. 
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6th May 2016 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


IMF: CESEE region may face much slower pace of convergence to EU-15 unless they step up reform efforts. Czech Republic could gain most from better business regulation

The Regional Economic Issues (REI) reports assesses the macroeconomic outlook for the Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) region in light of the latest global economic and financial developments. This update was published on May 6, 2016.  
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21st April 2016 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Czech Statistical Office: Czech strengths and weaknesses - statistical data

The Czech Statistical Office selected areas where the Czech Republic/Czechs reached the top or the bottom parts of statistical rankings in the past years.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic