News – Centre for Economics, Energy and Public Policy – Prague University of Economics and Business

1. 10. 2025

Hana Černá Silovská and Josef Klement have been awarded the project Local Government Engagement in Fiscal and Regional Policy: A Pilot Study in the Visegrad Countries.

Members of the Center for Economics, Energy and Public Policy, Hana Černá Silovská and Josef Klement, have been awarded a new international project funded by the Visegrad Fund. The project addresses current economic and institutional challenges in Central Europe and brings together researchers and experts from all V4 countries. The aim of the project is […]

31. 7. 2025

Michaela Ševčíková at the IAEE Conference in Paris with a Contribution on EU27 Electricity Mixes and the Impact of Renewables on Household Electricity Prices: Evidence from a Panel ARDL Model

Michaela Ševčíková attended the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) conference held in Paris from 15 to 18 June 2025. Her contribution, co‑authored with Josef Taušer, addressed the topic “EU27 Electricity Mixes and the Impact of Renewables on Household Electricity Prices.” Our analysis employs a dynamic panel data model with an error correction representation and […]

2. 7. 2025

Hana Černá Silovská, Josef Klement and Šárka Tomanová have submitted two new projects focused on regional development and on the competitiveness and resilience of the automotive industry in the V4 countries, funded by the Visegrad Fund.

Members of the Center for Economics, Energy and Public Policy, Hana Černá Silovská, Josef Klement and Šárka Tomanová, are participating in two newly submitted international projects funded by the Visegrad Fund. Both initiatives address current economic and institutional challenges in Central Europe and bring together researchers and experts from all V4 countries. Competitiveness and Resilience […]

2. 7. 2025

In the media (ČT24, Český rozhlas Plus and Forum24), Marek Koten commented on the latest developments in the United States.

Marek Koten provided his expert commentary to leading Czech media on current developments in the United States. In the program Události, komentáře on ČT24, he discussed illegal migration to the U.S., its underlying causes, consequences, and economic implications. He emphasized that the migration issue is a major factor polarizing both American society and the political […]

2. 7. 2025

Milan Bednář provided commentary on the impact of expanding the emissions trading system during an appearance on CNN Prima NEWS.

In the program “What Does It Mean for Your Wallet?” on CNN Prima NEWS, economist Milan Bednář commented on the ongoing expansion of the EU Emissions Trading System (the so-called EU ETS 2), which will newly cover road transport (motor fuels) and buildings (heating). Some of Milan Bednář’s key arguments raised during the discussion included: […]

14. 6. 2025

Michaela Ševčíková Appeared on ČT24’s “Události, komentáře” to Discuss Living Standards in the Czech Republic

On May 2, 2025, Michaela Ševčíková appeared on the ČT24 programme Události, komentáře to discuss the topic “The Czech Republic and Living Standards: How Do We Really Live?” The discussion focused on several key aspects: the concept and measurement of living standards, wage levels and labour productivity, housing inaccessibility and high living costs, energy prices, […]

14. 6. 2025

Hana Černá Silovská Lectured at the University of Piraeus in Athens as Part of an International Academic Exchange

As part of the Erasmus+ international programme, Hana Černá Silovská participated in a teaching mobility at the University of Piraeus in Athens, Greece. During her stay, she delivered lectures on topics related to public finance, social policy, and regional development. Her participation contributed to broadening the academic discourse at the partner university and supported the […]

14. 6. 2025

Jiří Rotschedl Spoke at the Conference of the Czech Demographic Society

In May 2025, the 54th Conference of the Czech Demographic Society took place in České Budějovice, where Jiří Rotschedl delivered a presentation. His talk, entitled “Motivations of Women for Motherhood in the 21st Century – The Influence of Modern Society”, was given during the opening panel and offered a neuroeconomic perspective on the current young […]

6. 6. 2025

Josef Klement and Barbora Růžičková participated in the ISCAL International Days in Lisbon.

In April 2025, Josef Klement actively took part in the ISCAL International Days in Lisbon. At the conference New Trends in Research and Innovation II, he presented the results of an ongoing research project titled “Regulation and Quality: An Analysis of Perceptions of Architecture in Differently Regulated Urban Environments,” conducted in collaboration with his colleague […]

30. 4. 2025

Michaela Ševčíková Spoke at an Expert Discussion on the Updated Czech National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP)

On March 25, 2025, Michaela Ševčíková participated in a moderated expert discussion on the updated Czech National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). The event took place at the Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) under the auspices of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI). The discussion brought together representatives from academia, public administration (e.g. the Ministry […]