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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Talking Economics: Labor Dynamics in Developing Countries
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
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
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?
Libor Krkoška: Crisis Response Is in Our DNA
In the most recent episode of Talking Economics, we discuss the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s response on world changes with Libor Krkoška, our alumnus and the EBRD Deputy Director, Country strategy. Continue reading Libor Krkoška: Crisis Response Is in Our DNA
Katarzyna Rzentarzewska: Tackling Recent Challenges in CEE Region
In the most recent episode of TalkingEconomics, we discuss CEE region’s economic performance with Katarzyna Rzentarzewska, a CERGE-EI alumna and Chief CEE Macro Analyst at Erste Group, Vienna. Continue reading Katarzyna Rzentarzewska: Tackling Recent Challenges in CEE Region
Liyou Borga: Investing in Mental Health Will Pay Off Very Well
In the most recent episode of Talking Economics, Katarína Stehlíková discusses long-term mental health trends and the effect of the pandemic with CERGE-EI PhD in Economics alumnus Liyou Borga. Continue reading Liyou Borga: Investing in Mental Health Will Pay Off Very Well
Štěpán Jurajda: Social Isolation is Costly
Do humans cooperate with one another when facing extremely low survival chances? Social linkages in extreme circumstances are discussed with Štěpán Jurajda in a recent episode of Talking Economics. Continue reading Štěpán Jurajda: Social Isolation is Costly
Sebastian Ottinger: Just a Few People Can Make a Difference
When and why do national institutions change? Do national leaders matter? In the most recent episode of Talking Economics, Katarína Stehlíková and Sebastian Ottinger look back to European history, and from the perspective of political economy, discuss its relevance for institutional change in today’s China or Russia. Continue reading Sebastian Ottinger: Just a Few People Can Make a Difference