Economic policy

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.

Spotlight issue

16th February 2023 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


AmChamIntel looked into possible path of inflation and Czech koruna, and the root causes of today’s volatility

Yesterday, a group of business executives joined Jaromír Šindel of Citibank, Martin Skřehota of Carrier, and Robert Grader of  Marriott Hotels to discuss possible path of inflation and Czech koruna, and the root causes of today’s volatility at our AmChamIntel session.
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15th February 2023 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


How Will Europe Respond to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act?

EU leaders searching for a response to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act are grappling with how to match foreign investment incentives while fearing potential relocations. Citi Research explores Europe’s options. The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act sets out plans for $369 billion in subsidies for green industry and energy over a decade, many of which discriminate against foreign producers. The EU is expected to respond to the IRA, but what options are available to it? In a new Citi Research report, a team of economists, strategists and analysts explore that question.
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9th February 2023 / Economic policy / Technology, R&D and Innovation


AmCham discussed in Brno how business, academics and the government could align

What Brno has that can make it special is a cluster of companies in the region already designing, producing and selling advanced technologies around the world. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Honeywell, onsemi, Y Soft, Garrett - Advancing Motion, CommScope and Gen form a technology base that not many cities can match.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic