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💬 A wide-ranging discussion on how Europe can grow greener, stronger, and smarter.

Part II of our talk with Magnus Henrekson is out now — don’t miss it!

They dive into:

🔹 What really drives economic growth
🔹 Whether government size matters
🔹 Lessons from post-Communist transitions
🔹 Europe’s green transformation & nuclear power debates
🔹 Why education and research still matter most

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 ...

🌍 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...

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They explore:
🔹 Why entrepreneurship drives growth
🔹 How innovation fuels competitiveness
🔹 Why the Czech Republic lags in innovation
🔹 What role institutions play in shaping outcomes

👉 A must-listen if you care about the future of Europe’s economy.

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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...

💡 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...

✨ What to expect?

- 12+ speakers (VŠE academics & alumni)
- Inspiring talks up to 15 mins — sharp, dynamic, impactful
- Accompanying program & networking
- Entirely in English

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Don’t miss your chance to experience “ideas worth spreading” right on Prague campus.

🚀 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.

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A risk flagged in the study: the middle-income trap. Countries that depend too long on imitation, without building innovation capacity and institutions, might stagnate.

🚀 Policy takeaway: boost R&D, foster creativity, strengthen institutions — or face being left behind.

Zeynalov uses a fresh metric: Economic Complexity Index rather than just total factor productivity. Examined data from 95 countries (1995–2019), uncovered two thresholds:

- the moment imitation contributes less than innovation
- the point where imitation actually slows #growth

Early-stage economies benefit greatly from copying mature technologies — it's easier, cheaper, faster. But as a country approaches the tech frontier, copying starts to offer diminishing returns.

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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...

📢 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...

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...

#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 - 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.

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

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🚨 The study is clear:
Czech healthcare, education & public services will face critical shortages within years.
It’s not only about pay. Young people need better conditions, flexibility & a sense of purpose.

Read the full study 👉 veda.vse.cz/wp-content/u...

👨‍🏫 Teachers:
➖ 25% are 55+
➖ Physics, ICT & English face the worst shortages
In physics, only 70% of lessons are taught by qualified teachers.

Without new talent, classrooms risk being empty – or filled with unqualified staff.

👩‍⚕️ Nurses: average age 48.2.
18% of them are already 60+.
By 2030, 🇨🇿 will lack 5,000+ nurses.

Solution? Double the number of graduates from 1,600 → 3,450 per year. But that requires admitting 5,200 students annually.

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 ...

Healthcare & teaching are the backbone of society.
But in 🇨🇿, both are on the brink of collapse, warns new research from VŠE.
.
Why? Ageing population, staff shortages, and too few young graduates entering these vital professions.

🔗 research.vse.cz/news/healthc...

Measurement of Sustainable Development and Standard of Living in Territorial Units: Methodological Concept and Application The growing importance of sustainable development and improved living standards has created a need for comprehensive methods to assess these concepts in a consistent manner across different regions. ...

Curious to see the full study and results? Check it out here 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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When applied to Eurostat data (2021), the method revealed striking differences among European countries.
📊 Insights that can guide both policy and strategy.

The approach is universal and flexible—useful for academia and practice, in Europe and beyond.

It combines a modified TOPSIS method with bilinear ordering.
Why does this matter? Because it lets us:
✅ evaluate sustainability & living standards objectively
✅ map each country’s development position
✅ explore future scenarios

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.

When Technology Meets Tourism: Blockchain and AI as Drivers of Sustainable Travel For many of us, traveling is synonymous with adventure, relaxation, and new experiences. But what if every holiday could also help protect the planet, support fair working conditions, and even provide...

Who drives change?

🏨 Businesses → innovate & train staff
⚖️ Policymakers → create supportive frameworks
🧳 Tourists → choose sustainable providers

👉 Read more about the study here: research.vse.cz/news/when-te...

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🤖 #AI: the invisible hotel manager

– Optimizes energy & water use
– Cuts costs & emissions
– Enhances guest comfort & #efficiency

From smart rooms to demand forecasting, AI balances ecology with economy.

🔗 Blockchain: the digital ledger of trust

– Verifies #sustainability claims
– Tracks food origins in hotels
– Shows real environmental certifications

For tourists: reliable info to choose responsibly.
For providers: proof of commitment.

🌍✈️ 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.

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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...

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How Is the Green Deal Talked About in the Czech Republic and Sweden? A new study shows that the way we talk about things also shapes reality. The research, led by Zbyněk Dubský, Markéta Votoupalová, and Alžběta Vítková, focused on how European politicians and media spo...

Despite differences, one thing is clear:
The Green Deal has become a new norm in both countries – broadly accepted across politics and media.

🇨🇿 Czechia: cautious, adaptive
🇸🇪 Sweden: ambitious, leading

Read more about the research 👉 research.vse.cz/news/how-is-...

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