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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26th November 2017 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

European Semester Autumn 2017 report: Czech Republic: 2017 is set to mark the beginning of an investment rebound

The Czech economy continues to grow steadily. GDP growth is forecast to be well above potential in 2017 due to buoyant investment and private consumption, but is expected to moderate in 2018 and 2019. 2017 is set to mark the beginning of an investment rebound following the previous year’s slump, the report says. But adds that swift growth risks draining labour market.

22nd November 2017 / Economic policy / Trade and Investment

AmCham EU: The Case for Investing in Europe 2017

The Case for Investing in Europe 2017, written by Joseph Quinlan, Senior Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University, shows that Europe is still the world’s largest economy and continues to offer tremendous investment opportunities for American business.

20th November 2017 / Economic policy / Health Care

OECD Health Care at a Glance 2017: Since 2001, overweight rose by more than 50% in the Czech Republic

Since 2001, overweight rose by more than 50% in the Czech Republic. Also, international students accounted for about 30% of all medical graduates in the Czech Republic in recent years.