Category Archives: Alumni

MEET OUR ALUMNI: INSIDE CENTRAL BANKING

For our latest alumni interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jakub Matějů, a CERGE-EI graduate and Deputy Director of the Monetary Department at the Czech National Bank. Jakub shared his insights from both the Czech National Bank and the European Central Bank, discussed key professional challenges, and offered advice to current students aspiring to follow a similar path. Continue reading MEET OUR ALUMNI: INSIDE CENTRAL BANKING

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“It’s Like Being a Detective for Big Societal Questions,” says Ekaterina Travova

In our latest alumni interview, we spoke with Ekaterina Travova, a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality, University of Copenhagen. Ekaterina shares insights from her postdoc experience and discusses her research on the economics of crime and religion. Continue reading “It’s Like Being a Detective for Big Societal Questions,” says Ekaterina Travova

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Meet Our Alumni: Bridging Mathematics and Economics

In our latest alumni interview, PhD in Economics program alumnus Pavel Čížek, an Associate Professor at the Department of Econometrics & Operations Research at Tilburg University, shares his journey from mathematical engineering to economics and explains the impact of semi-parametric and robust econometrics. Continue reading Meet Our Alumni: Bridging Mathematics and Economics

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Meet Our Alumni: “I Believe That the Greatest Achievement Is Doing What You Love and Feeling Passionate About It,” says Tamta Sopromadze

After completing her studies at CERGE-EI, Tamta Sopromadze returned to her home country to contribute to Georgia’s economic stability through roles at the National Bank of Georgia. Read her insights into macroeconomic analysis and policy in the new alumni interview! Continue reading Meet Our Alumni: “I Believe That the Greatest Achievement Is Doing What You Love and Feeling Passionate About It,” says Tamta Sopromadze

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Exploring Emerging Economies and Banking Dynamics: Highlights from the #AlumniLive Seminar with Zuzana Fungáčová

The #AlumniLive seminar held in May featured Zuzana Fungáčová, a CERGE-EI PhD alumna and senior adviser at the Bank of Finland Institute for Emerging Economies (BOFIT) in Helsinki. The event was organized as part of the CERGE-EI #AlumniLive series, which aims to create networking opportunities for CERGE-EI students and alumni while providing insights into successful career paths. Continue reading Exploring Emerging Economies and Banking Dynamics: Highlights from the #AlumniLive Seminar with Zuzana Fungáčová

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Talking Economics: Behind Bars and Beyond – Insights into Criminal Behavior and the Czech Justice System

In the latest episode of Talking Economics, we explore the world of criminal behavior and the Czech justice system with a CERGE-EI alumnus Michal Šoltés, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics and Empirical Legal Studies at Charles University Faculty of Law. Continue reading Talking Economics: Behind Bars and Beyond – Insights into Criminal Behavior and the Czech Justice System

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