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.

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24th April 2018 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

IMF: World Economic Outlook, April 2018: Cyclical Upswing, Structural Change

The IMF new World Economic Outlook report projects that advanced economies as a group will continue to expand above their potential growth rates this year and next before decelerating, while growth in emerging market and developing economies will rise before leveling off. For most countries, current favorable growth rates will not last.

23rd April 2018 / Economic policy / Trade and Investment

Modern Economic Diplomacy newsletter

The newest issue of Modern Economic Diplomacy, a newsletter published by the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, includes an interview with Jim Schellinger, the Secretary of Commerce for the state of Indiana.

19th April 2018 / Economic policy / Energy and Environment

AmCham CZ Future of Energy debate: Share of hybrid & electric vehicles will likely reach about 35% of the EU fleet by 2040, according to ExxonMobil‘s Outlook

There will be 9.2bn people on the planet by 2040, with expanded purchasing power, contributing to about a 25% energy demand rise and 10% growth in energy-related CO2 emissions. Growth will be concentrated in developing countries. About 5.5bn of people will reach the middle class, mostly in the Asia-Pacific region, according to ExxonMobil’s 2018 Outlook for Energy.