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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2nd October 2015 / Economic policy / Health Care

Economic Policy: OECD: Healthcare costs unsustainable in advanced economies without reform

OECD published their report Fiscal Sustainability of Health Systems: Bridging Health and Finance Perspectives on 24 September, finding that going over budget on health spending remains endemic in most OECD countries. Maintaining today’s healthcare, and funding future medical advances, will be diff...

1st October 2015 / Economic policy / Health Care

Economic Policy: WHO: Number of people over 60 years set to double by 2050; major societal changes required

On 30 September the World Health Organization published their World report on ageing and health 2015. Contrary to widespread assumptions, the report finds that there is very little evidence that the added years of life are being experienced in better health than was the case for previous generatio...

29th September 2015 / Economic policy / Tax & Finance

Economic Policy: 2015 Allianz Global Wealth Report: Czech Rep 28th in net per capita financial assets

The Czech Republic has a share of 0.13% of global financial assets, according to the 2015 Global Wealth Report published by Allianz. Still, at the global level, the Czech Republic ranks 28th in net per capita financial assets (305,000 CZK per capita), down one place, compared with the 2014 Report....