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We are delighted to welcome Patrick Gaulé who has joined CERGE-EI as an Assistant Professor in September. He is an an applied microeconomist specialized in the economics of science and innovation. Check out his research here on his personal site.

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Although the deserted streets of Prague might give the impression that everyone has gone on vacation, CERGE-EI has remained in the limelight throughout the summer [all links are to pieces in Czech]. In an article about the most inspiring and promising young Czechs, the leading business weekly Ekonom included CERGE-EI faculty member Michal Bauer on its “Six Czechs of the future” list. The weekly also featured an interview with Professor Bauer discussing his views on the role of economics in development, microfinance, and his career trajectory.

Read more: Summer Praise for CERGE-EI Faculty

The CERGE-EI brand has received several high-profile media appearances in recent days, both in the local and the global media [for the Czech media, all links are to pieces in Czech]. On Thursday, May 31, the front page leading article of the highest-profile Czech business daily Hospodářské noviny discussed the 2012 IMD World Competitiveness Index. CERGE-EI researchers collaborated on the data collection for the Czech Republic, and Vilém Semerák commented on the IMD results in an interview.

Read more: A Cornucopia of Media Coverage

The Spanish-based BBVA Foundation has awarded its fourth "Frontiers of Knowledge" Award in the category of Economics, Finance and Management to British economist Angus Deaton, who is a professor at Princeton University and who also previously served as a member of the CERGE-EI Executive and Supervisory Committee (ESC) from 1996-1999.

Read more: Angus Deaton, Former ESC Member, Wins BBVA Foundation Award

Professor Philippe Aghion from Harvard University (and long-term member of the CERGE-EI Executive and Supervisory Committee) is serving as an advisor to newly-elected French President François Hollande. He has written an op-ed piece in yesterday's Financial Times explaining what we can expect from President Hollande. We are finalizing plans with Prof. Aghion to present a lecture at CERGE-EI in June. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Read more: CERGE-EI ESC Member Philippe Aghion Writes FT Op-Ed on Incoming French President