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The Master in Applied Economics program holds a webinar on Wednesday, 18 November, at 5 pm. Students interested in the practical application of data science and business-oriented studies are cordially invited to take part and learn more about the program itself as well as about the application process. 

Read more: Learn About Studying Applied Economics at CERGE-EI

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we announce the passing away of our student Hayk Vardanyan (1991 - 2020). Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Read more: We Are Deeply Saddened by the Death of Our Student

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic remained the most frequent of the various topics commented on by our experts for Czech media. Our researchers explained the mathematical models of the spread of the disease and the urgent need to introduce restrictive anti-pandemic measures. Our colleagues from the IDEA think tank also focused on the debate regarding the government's plan to abolish the super-gross wage. As every year, we also commented on the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Economics.

Read more: CERGE-EI Media Highlights for October

What makes one enroll in the Master in Applied Economics program when he or she already has a prospective career in architecture and urbanism? Read an interview with Lukáš Makovský, our MAE graduate from 2018, now working in Real Estate Advisory at Deloitte Czech Republic and studying economic geography at London School of Economics (LSE).

Read more: People of CERGE-EI: Meet Our Alumni

Professor Rudolf Zahradník, a leading Czech scientist in the field of quantum chemistry and molecular spectroscopy, former President of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) and co-founder of the Learned Society of the Czech Republic, passed away on October 31 at the age of 92.

Read more: Prof. Rudolf Zahradník, Initiator of the Economics Institute, Passed Away