In the latest episode of Talking Economics, we discuss firms and labor markets in developing countries with Andreas Menzel, an Associate Professor with Tenure at CERGE-EI. Andreas’s research projects focus on development, organizational, and labor economics with field experiments in Ghana, Tanzania, or Bangladesh. Continue reading Talking Economics: Labor Dynamics in Developing Countries
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Meet Our Alumni: Returning Home to Make a Difference
After completing her studies at CERGE-EI, Egla Mansi, an Assistant Lecturer at Epoka University, Tirana, made the decision to return to her homeland of Albania. In this new alumni interview, she shares her deep-rooted love for learning and researching, which led her to pursue a career in academia. Continue reading Meet Our Alumni: Returning Home to Make a Difference
Meet Our Alumni: “I Was Attracted to the Idea of Being a Scholar, the Idea of Shifting the Frontier of Our Knowledge,” says Alexander Klein
In the latest alumni interview, our PhD alumnus Alexander Klein, Professor in Economic History at the University of Sussex, reflects on more than a decade in academia, on the evolution of his research interests, and the importance of mentors in the shaping of his academic trajectory. Continue reading Meet Our Alumni: “I Was Attracted to the Idea of Being a Scholar, the Idea of Shifting the Frontier of Our Knowledge,” says Alexander Klein
Meet Our Alumni: “The Financial Industry Is Clearly on a Journey of Extensive Digitalization and Analytics Engagement,” says Peter Čižmár
In this interview, our alumnus Peter Čižmár, Director in GCRG Methodologies & Models at UBS, Switzerland, provides insights into AI in the banking sector. Join us as he shares his expertise on trends and opportunities, offering a glimpse into his international career journey as well as his most memorable extreme-sport experiences.
Unveiling Human Behavior: A Recap of the #AlumniLive Seminar with Vojtěch Bartoš
The #AlumniLive seminar held in December 2023 featured Vojtěch Bartoš, a CERGE-EI alumnus and Senior Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics, Management, and Quantitative Methods (DEMM) at the University of Milan. The event was organized as part of the CERGE-EI #AlumniLive series, a networking initiative for CERGE-EI students and alumni, aiming to foster connections and provide insights into successful career paths. Continue reading Unveiling Human Behavior: A Recap of the #AlumniLive Seminar with Vojtěch Bartoš
Revealing Human Potential: An Interview with Theodor Kouro, Young Economist of the Year
The Czech Economic Society annually awards the “Young Economist of the Year” to economists under the age of 30 who enter the competition by sending their original professional work. The 2023 laureate is Theodor Kouro, a PhD in Economics student at CERGE-EI with the work “Let me Choose What I’m Best at: A Natural Field Experiment with Volunteers.” Continue reading Revealing Human Potential: An Interview with Theodor Kouro, Young Economist of the Year
Unlocking Economic Prosperity: It’s People That Matter
Why do some regions thrive while others struggle to keep up in the race for economic development? In a recent episode of Talking Economics, we talk about regional economics with Christian Ochsner, an Assistant Professor at CERGE-EI. Continue reading Unlocking Economic Prosperity: It’s People That Matter
Andreas Ortmann: Having Data Posted Should Be Done on a Regular Basis
In the most recent episode of Talking Economics, we talk about behavioral economics with our special guest, Andreas Ortmann, a Professor at the University of New South Wales Business School in Sydney, Australia, and a former professor and researcher at CERGE-EI. Continue reading Andreas Ortmann: Having Data Posted Should Be Done on a Regular Basis
Meet Our Alumni: “Without the Private Sector, There Is No Sustainable Development,” says Ondřej Schneider
In a new alumni interview, Ondřej Schneider, our PhD in Economics alumnus, shares insights into his career path, motivations, and experiences that led to his current position as an economist at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Washington, DC, responsible for macroeconomic coverage of sub-Saharan Africa. The interview was done in cooperation with our PhD student Mari Mtchedlishvili. Continue reading Meet Our Alumni: “Without the Private Sector, There Is No Sustainable Development,” says Ondřej Schneider
Branislav Saxa: CBDC – the Future of Monetary System?
In a recent episode of Talking Economics, we took a closer look at digital currencies with Branislav Saxa, a CERGE-EI PhD alumnus, Principal Analyst, and Head of Monetary Analyses and Monetary Policy Transmission Team at Czech National Bank. Continue reading Branislav Saxa: CBDC – the Future of Monetary System?