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The Prague University of Economics and Business is the largest public university specializing in economics in the Czech Republic. VŠE is divided into six faculties, offering a wide range of study programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.
Every successful economy starts by copying others. But to stay successful, it must create something new.

In our latest podcast episode, Ayaz Zeynalov explores how nations break free from the middle-income trap — and what it really takes to reach the technological frontier.
November 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
♻️ What if food waste became a resource instead of a problem?
A new study reveals how circular startups are reshaping the future of food and packaging — turning waste into opportunity. 🌍
October 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
From Marx to markets — and from biology to economics.

🎙️ Geoffrey Hodgson reflects on how his thinking evolved, why markets matter, and how ideas from Darwin can help us understand economies.

Hosted by Tanweer Ali & Andrea Saenz de Viteri from VŠE.
October 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
📢 The new LinkedIn Research Newsletter from VŠE is out!

This issue covers:
🎤 TEDxVSE University – From Theory to Market
🌍 Green Deal discourse in Czechia & Sweden
🩺 Healthcare & education under pressure
💡 Innovation vs. imitation
October 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Lights, laughter, and science in the air — a glimpse into the magic of the Night of Scientists at VŠE. ✨

youtu.be/O5IbNm24u1Y?...

#AcademicSky #EconSky
Noc vědců 2025 na VŠE
YouTube video by Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze VŠE
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October 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🌍 Can Europe grow green and prosper?

In the new Horizont VŠE episode, host @nonicoc.bsky.social continues his conversation with Magnus Henrekson about growth, energy, and the future of Europe’s economy.

🎧 Listen here: research.vse.cz/news/can-eur...

#AcademicSky #EconSky
Can Europe Grow Green and Prosper? Magnus Henrekson on Growth, Energy, and the Future of Economics
In the second part of the conversation, host Niclas Berggren continues his interview with Swedish economist Magnus Henrekson, delving deeper into the key forces shaping Europe’s economic future. They ...
research.vse.cz
October 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 🔎at #VŠE in Prague
@vsecz.bsky.social
The newly established Center for Open Science (CIKS) at
@vsecz.bsky.social seeks a new colleague to join its growing team. 📅 You can apply by 12 October 2025 👉🏼more info here
www.vse.cz/informace-o-...
October 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
💡 Is Europe losing the innovation race?

In a new episode of Horizont VŠE podcast, @nonicoc.bsky.social sits down with Magnus Henrekson to unpack entrepreneurship, institutions & innovation.

🎧 Full episode: research.vse.cz/news/is-euro...
Is Europe Losing the Innovation Race? Magnus Henrekson on Entrepreneurship and Institutions
In this new episode, host Niclas Berggren talks with Magnus Henrekson about some of today’s most pressing economic challenges. The discussion explores: what entrepreneurship is and why it matters, why...
research.vse.cz
October 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🚀 A unique event is coming to Prague!

Join us for TEDxVSE University under the motto From Theory to Market → Nov 25, 2025, 4:30–11 PM, VŠE Žižkov campus.

🔗 tedxvseuniversity.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📢 New #research alert!

Countries grow fast by imitating technologies from abroad — but imitation has its limits. At some point, the key to growth becomes #Innovation.

👉 Study by Ayaz Zeynalov. More info: research.vse.cz/news/innovat...
Innovation vs. Imitation: How to Reach the Technological Frontier
The economies of countries are constantly evolving. Many countries achieve rapid growth by adopting technology from abroad – in other words, they imitate. Yet imitation has its limits. At a certain po...
research.vse.cz
September 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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#WINIR2025 starts today. Our exciting programme kicks off this afternoon winir.org/winir-2025/ at the campus of Faculty of Business Administration, VŠE
WINIR 2025
WINIR CONFERENCE ON INSTITUTIONS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SHARED PROSPERITY (PRAGUE, CZECHIA, SEPTEMBER 2025) -- Interdisciplinary research plays a key role in advancing our understanding of how to build i...
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September 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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YS Pre-Conference today! winir.org/winir-2025-y... Looking forward to new ideas from our early career academics #winir2025 Thank you to our local hosts Faculty of Business Administration, VŠE with Young Scholars Initiative and Law as Science
WINIR 2025 - Young scholars - WINIR
The 2024 WINIR Young Scholars Pre-Conference Workshop featured an exciting range of papers from brilliants young scholars from around the world.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Healthcare & teaching are the backbone of society.
But in 🇨🇿, both are on the brink of collapse, warns new research from VŠE.
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Why? Ageing population, staff shortages, and too few young graduates entering these vital professions.

🔗 research.vse.cz/news/healthc...
Healthcare and teaching professions are the backbone of society. And yet they are collapsing, warns a scientific study.
Population ageing is not just a social phenomenon. It will also fundamentally transform who will take care of us in the future. What will the Czech labor market look like in 2030? A recent study from ...
research.vse.cz
September 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
How can we measure living standards and sustainability across countries? 🌍
There’s still no single model that makes comparisons truly fair.

That’s why an international research team – Aleksandra Łuczak, Klára Čermáková, Sławomir Kalinowski, Eduard Hromada & Michal Mec – developed a new methodology.
September 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🌍✈️ Can #technology make travel truly sustainable?

A scientific study by Anam Afaq, Loveleen Gaur, Gurmeet Singh, Michal Erben & Alberto Ferraris explores how #Blockchain & AI could transform tourism into a responsible industry.
September 4, 2025 at 7:44 AM
How do countries grow economically?

New research on the transition “From Imitation to Innovation” by Ayaz Zeynalov reveals how countries evolve from adopting existing technologies to developing their own.

👉 Curious? Read more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#EconSky #Science
August 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🌍 How is the European Green Deal discussed in different countries?
A new study from the Prague University of Economics and Business compared the rhetoric in the Czech Republic 🇨🇿 and Sweden 🇸🇪 between 2019–2022.

Spoiler: the same policy can sound like two very different stories.
August 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🌱 Ever wondered how countries talk about climate action? A new study compares political and media discourses in Czechia and Sweden from 2019 to 2022. 🌍

👉 Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
August 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🌱 A recent study explores how Blockchain and AI could transform the hospitality industry by promoting sustainable tourism.

👉 Curious about the future of sustainable tourism? Read more here:
August 15, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🤝 It’s not enough to just collaborate – you need to collaborate the right way.
A new VŠE study reveals how big companies can choose the best model to work with startups. Here’s what they found 🧵
August 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
🌍 Sustainability isn’t just a Western priority.

A study co-authored by Assoc. Prof. Tomáš Kincl from @vsecz.bsky.social reveals that even in Pakistan, young consumers care about eco-friendly shopping — influenced by price, availability, and social media.

#VSE #sustainability #research
July 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
🏍️ VŠE analyzes the economic impact of #MotoGP Brno!

Dozens of our students hit the track to collect data from 1,000+ visitors — rain or shine. Their fieldwork will help model the regional economic effects of this major event.

Results coming in August.
#economics #publicfinance #MotoGPBrno
July 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🔎 How did politics shape arms exports from interwar Czechoslovakia?

A new study on Škoda Works explores how government influence affected arms trade with Yugoslavia and Iran – showing political ties boosted volumes but didn’t guarantee lower prices.
“Partnership and competition: The strategic alliance between Schneider et Cie and the Škoda Works during the interwar period” by Aleš Skřivan and Tereza Burianová (@vsecz.bsky.social). Find it in open access at doi.org/10.1344/rhiihr…
https://doi.org/10.1344/rhiihr…
July 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🧵 The Matthew Effect: Why science isn’t a level playing field

Success in science isn’t just about quality or originality. In a new commentary Ondřej Machek reflects on how early wins create self-reinforcing advantages in research careers. Let’s talk about the #MatthewEffect 👇
July 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🧠 DIGI4Care: When technology supports caregiving – and VŠE is part of it!

As populations age and cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s rise, we need new approaches to health and social care.
July 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM