News

In the most recent Talking Economics Podcast, Katarína Stehlíková and Jared Laxton have a closer look at challenges and opportunities in economic forecasting and modeling. 

Read more: Jared Laxton: "Not Everybody Is Able to Make Decisions under Uncertainty."

We are happy to share the news that Milena Nikolova, Olga Popova, and Vladimir Otrashenko had their paper entitled "Stalin and the origins of mistrust" published in the Journal of Public Economics. They examine current differences in trust levels within former Soviet Union countries and trace their origins back to the system of forced labor during Stalin.

Read more: Stalin and the Origins of Mistrust

We are honored to announce a new partnership with the Fulbright Program. As a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in Economics at CERGE-EI, top U.S. academics will have the opportunity to teach and conduct economics research at CERGE-EI, and work to build mutual understanding between the Czech Republic and the United States.

Read more: Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in Economics at CERGE-EI

CERGE-EI's experts comment in Czech media on rising gas and electricity prices, Czech National Bank’s decisions, and salaries. Our colleagues from IDEA think-tank focus on a debate regarding sick pay and the impact of the introduction of a waiting period.

Read more: CERGE-EI Media Highlights for February

Some of our Ph.D. Candidates are finishing their studies at CERGE-EI in March. We wish them all the best with their defenses!

Read more: Ph.D. Candidates Successfully Finishing Their Studies