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

15th July 2016 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Czech National Bank/Bloomberg: Koruna on Course to Exit Cap in 2017, New Czech Rate Setter Says

The Czech economic outlook indicates the central bank will be able to end its cap limiting koruna gains in about a year, and policy makers probably won’t have to pursue more unconventional monetary steps, a new member of the rate- setting board said in an interview published by the Czech National Bank.
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29th June 2016 / Economic policy / Health Care


Pharmaboardroom.com: W.Stacey of AmCham CZ: "Our suggestion is that policy makers and the healthcare system focus on healthy life years of the Czech people rather than quarrelling about spending."

The executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic discusses measuring the impact that healthcare policy changes have on the healthy life years of Czechs. Furthermore, he identifies the Czech people as a most important asset which sets the nation apart from its neighbors.  
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6th June 2016 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


OECD: Czech Republic needs new reforms to boost productivity, accelerate convergence with the most advanced countries

The Czech Republic needs new reforms to boost productivity, improve economic growth and accelerate convergence toward the levels of income and well-being seen in the most advanced European countries, according to a new OECD report. The Survey, which coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Czech Republic’s accession to the OECD,  projects GDP growth of 2.4% this year and 2.6% in 2017.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic