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
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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.
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
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
Meet Our Alumni: “CERGE-EI Gave Me the Necessary Tools to Conduct Research,” says Jaroslav Groero.
Jaroslav Groero, our recent PhD in Economics graduate, and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Masaryk University, discusses his research interests and reflects on his internship experience at OECD in the latest alumni interview. Our PhD student Mari Mtchedlishvili conducted the interview. Continue reading Meet Our Alumni: “CERGE-EI Gave Me the Necessary Tools to Conduct Research,” says Jaroslav Groero.
On the Frontier of Research in Economics
Anna Pestova, our PhD in Economics candidate, has spent 7 months on a research stay at Princeton University. Read more about her unique experience, part of which has also been participating in the academic job market for economists.
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Meet Our Alumni: At CERGE-EI, I Learned There Are Always Multiple Opportunities to Pursue, says Olga Popova
Olga Popova, a CERGE-EI PhD in Economics alumna and a senior researcher at IOS (Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies)’s Economics Department, Regensburg, Germany, and a research fellow at IZA-Institute of Labor Economics shares her research interests, which encompass a wide range of topics, including environmental performance, health, inequality, and labor market decisions. With her impressive achievements, ranked in the top 9% of female economists globally according to RePEc (based on publications in the last ten years), Olga tells us about her research experience and implications of her recent paper. The interview was done by our PhD student Mari Mtchedlishvili. Continue reading Meet Our Alumni: At CERGE-EI, I Learned There Are Always Multiple Opportunities to Pursue, says Olga Popova
Meet Our Alumni: Robust Education from CERGE-EI Has Been Valuable Throughout My Career, says Emil Stavrev.
Emil Stavrev, a CERGE-EI PhD graduate from 1999, shares his inspiring journey from engineering to economics in the new alumni interview, done by our current PhD student Mari Mtchedlishvili. As the Deputy Division Chief at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Emil discusses the valuable influence of his studies at CERGE-EI on his career trajectory. He also sheds light on some economic challenges that the IMF has been addressing in the post-COVID period.* Continue reading Meet Our Alumni: Robust Education from CERGE-EI Has Been Valuable Throughout My Career, says Emil Stavrev.
Filip Staněk is the Global Winner of the M6 Financial Forecasting Competition
Our PhD in Economics candidate Filip Staněk has recently won the first prize in the M6 competition that focuses on forecasts of stock price (returns) and risk. Continue reading Filip Staněk is the Global Winner of the M6 Financial Forecasting Competition