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J.Bures, CSOB: Prices of Czech residential housing are growing at the fastest pace in Europe, but that does not necessarily mean that the real estate is "overpriced"
Prices of Czech residential housing are growing at the fastest pace in Europe, but that does not necessarily mean that the real estate is "overpriced". In relation to rental prices, it is not. In terms of accessibility, i.e. in relation to wages, it is, though, says Jan Bureš, Economist at CSOB and Chief Economist at Patria Finance.
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ING Bank: Czech PMI stabilises in April
Czech PMI remains at its 6-month low in April. Although not a game changer for the central bank, the recent weakness of the CZK increases the likelihood of hikes in the second half of the year.
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Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to become a non-smoking airport
On May 1st, 2018 Vaclav Havel Airport Prague became a non-smoking airport. From this date it will not be allowed to smoke in any interior areas and all the smoking corners in transit area will be closed. By this decision Prague Airport follows the modern trend and responds to passengers’ feedback. The smokers among passengers will still be free to use the designated areas in front of the terminal buildings.
Low inflation despite high wages
Czech economic growth to continue on the back of domestic demand We keep our 2018 GDP growth forecast unchanged at 3.8%. Household consumption should remain strong on the back of rapid wage growth, while a lack of production capacity will likely propel investment.
Večerník, Jiří (ed.): Work, values, well-being. Czech reality in the European context
The book describes the fields of work and family in the Czech Republic in comparison with European countries using statistical and sociological surveys. The first part is devoted to the labour market and education. The second part aims at objective and subjective well-being, their indicators and determinants. The third part describes work and life values including religion. To each part, a “historical appendix” is attached using less recent sources and describing former initiatives in given areas.
Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy
- Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
- The City Campus as Idea Factory
- Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
- Government as a Competitive Advantage, including Digitization
Advocacy Priorities for 2023
Technology, People, Infrastructure
Actions Recommended in Areas:
1. Establishing Policy Objectives for Research.
2. Research Investment and Cooperation. Big Bets (Key Technology Projects).
3. Establishing Databases for Tracking Public Policy Outcomes.
4. Public Procurement as an Innovation Tool.
5. Immigration of STEM Talents.
6. Digitization of Immigration.
7. Adult Reskilling and Upskilling.
8. Digitization of Land Use.
9. Infrastructure Development, including Technology Parks.
Read the documents in English and Czech.
Policy pipeline
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.