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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3rd June 2021 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Shortages to send eurozone goods prices higher, but probably not for long

Goods inflation is set to rise more as shortages and supply chain disruptions will be priced through to the consumer. We find that shortages do lead to price rises, but that there is no lasting effect once shortages end, suggesting the surge in prices will be temporary

27th May 2021 / Economic policy / Employment and Social Affairs

Who saved the employees in the first wave of the pandemic?

An analysis by CERGE-EI of support within the Antivirus B wage compensation program.

25th May 2021 / Economic policy / Tax & Finance

Amcham´s comments to Act on Digital Tax (3rd reading in Parliament)

We write to express our concerns over the adoption of a Czech Digital Tax on a targeted group of companies that provide the platforms for the creation and international growth of innovative business.