In this short interview, Rebeka Hoblik shares her experience as a student in the Master in Economic Research program at CERGE-EI. She is currently in her second year and holds both American and Czech citizenship. After graduating from high school in the United States, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Anglo-American University in Prague. In the future, she plans to pursue research roles in economics. Continue reading Rebeka Hoblik – Student Experience of the Master in Economic Research Program at CERGE-EI
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Talking Economics: Inside the Household Wallet
What determines the financial decisions we make throughout our lives—like choosing a mortgage, saving for retirement, or deciding whether to invest? In the latest episode of Talking Economics, we explore these questions with Marta Cota, a CERGE-EI PhD alumna and Assistant Professor of Finance at Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon. Continue reading Talking Economics: Inside the Household Wallet
Meet Our Alumni: Building Inclusive Economics
In this alumni interview, we speak with Emiliya Lazarova, Head of School and Professor of Economics at University of East Anglia. She reflects on how her training laid the foundations for her academic career. She also shares her views on making the field more inclusive and offers advice for young economists navigating academia today. Continue reading Meet Our Alumni: Building Inclusive Economics
Student Experience of Master in Economic Research Program at CERGE-EI: Madison Lark
In short interview, Madison Lark shares her student experiences of Master in Economic Research Program at CERGE-EI. She lived all over the United States, mainly in Montana, California, and the Carolinas. She earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science with a minor in German Studies. She is now in the final stages of a Master’s in Economic Research at CERGE-EI, where she focuses on digital currencies. Her plan is to work at the intersection of emerging financial technology and the evolving policy and regulatory efforts. Continue reading Student Experience of Master in Economic Research Program at CERGE-EI: Madison Lark
Pandemics’ Backlash: The Effects of the 1918 Influenza on Health Attitudes and Behavior. Interview with Christian Ochsner
What happens to public trust when a pandemic hits? Why do some people turn away from health authorities while others become more compliant? In the new CERGE-EI Working Paper titled Pandemics’ Backlash: The Effects of the 1918 Influenza on Health Attitudes and Behavior, Christian Ochsner, Assistant Professor at CERGE-EI, explores the long-term effects of pandemic mortality on public health-policy skepticism—using a surprising historical case: The Spanish flu pandemic. Continue reading Pandemics’ Backlash: The Effects of the 1918 Influenza on Health Attitudes and Behavior. Interview with Christian Ochsner
Highlights from the #AlumniLive Seminar with Jaroslav Borovička: On the Role of Expectations in Monetary Policy
On Friday, May 30th, we had the pleasure of welcoming back alumnus Jaroslav Borovička, now a professor at New York University. His talk, titled “Monetary Policy and Inflation Expectations,” focused on how households’ and firms’ expectations influence key macroeconomic outcomes. 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 Highlights from the #AlumniLive Seminar with Jaroslav Borovička: On the Role of Expectations in Monetary Policy