What comes after a PhD? Our alumnus, Rastislav Rehák, reflects on his postdoctoral journey at the Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods and the University of Cologne, where he explores new directions in behavioral and environmental economics, as well as the passion that keeps him balanced outside of academia. Continue reading Meet Our Alumni: Linking Information, Behavior, and the Environment
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Matching Matters: The Hidden Economics of Who Works Where with Luca Mazzone
In our latest Talking Economics episode, we spoke with Luca Mazzone, Assistant Professor at CERGE-EI and Economist at the IMF, about the hidden dynamics behind wage inequality, employment policy, and how households shape labor market outcomes. His research looks into how people and firms find each other—and why this matching process matters for productivity, inequality, and growth. Continue reading Matching Matters: The Hidden Economics of Who Works Where with Luca Mazzone
Meet Our Students: Sook Yan Siew
Sook Yan Siew shares her experiences as a PhD in Economics student at CERGE-EI and her role as an international student ambassador at Charles University. Looking ahead, she is considering a future in academia while also running her own NGO. She believes this path will allow her to balance her passion for long-term theoretical research with short-term practical work. Continue reading Meet Our Students: Sook Yan Siew
Meet Our Students: Raul Enrique Zavala Sanchez
In this short interview, Raul Enrique Zavala Sanchez shares his experience as a PhD in Economics student at CERGE-EI. Originally from Central America, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from a university in Vilnius, Lithuania, and later earned a Master’s degree in Finance. His interest in macroeconomics grew from a desire to understand the economic challenges of his home region. After discovering CERGE-EI, he moved to Prague to pursue his goal of conducting economic research. Looking ahead, he is considering a future in academia or a research-oriented role at an international organization such as the IMF or the World Bank. Continue reading Meet Our Students: Raul Enrique Zavala Sanchez