10/08/2016 - The new issue (4/16) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
The new issue (4/16) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers:
- Estimating Stochastic Volatility and Jumps Using High-Frequency Data and Bayesian Methods - Milan FIČURA, Jiří WITZANY
- Credit Spreads and the Links between the Financial and Real Sectors in a Small Open Economy: The Case of the Czech Republic - Tomáš KONEČNÝ, Oxana BABECKÁ-KUCHARČUKOVÁ
- Did Investors Seeking Short Exposure Move to the CDS Market after the 2011 Short-Sale Bans in European Financial Stocks? - Paulo PEREIRA DA SILVA
- Demand for Food Away from Home in Slovakia - Andrej CUPÁK, Ján POKRIVČÁK, Marian RIZOV
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), and Senior editors: Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (New Zealand Treasury), Evžen Kočenda (Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
02/06/2016 - The new issue (3/16) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
The new issue (3/16) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers:
- Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? Banks and Firms on Local Banking Markets - Krzysztof JACKOWICZ, Łukasz KOZŁOWSKI
- The Great Recession in the Non-EMU Visegrád Countries: A Nonlinear DSGE Model with Time-Varying Parameters - Stanislav TVRZ, Osvald VAŠÍČEK
- Trade in Parts and Components across Europe - Richard FRENSCH, Jan HANOUSEK, Evžen KOČENDA
- European Government Bond Market Contagion in Turbulent Times - Pilar ABAD, Helena CHULIÁ
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), and Senior editors: Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (New Zealand Treasury), Evžen Kočenda (Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
11/04/2016 - The new issue (2/16) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
The new issue (2/2016) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers
- Stock Market Co-Movement at the Disaggregated Level: Individual Stock Integration - Dogus EMIN
- IPO Cycles in Central and Eastern Europe: What Factors Drive these Cycles? - Polona Peterle, Aleš S. Berk
- Estimating Probability of Informed Trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange - Cosmin Octavian CEPOI, Filip Mihai TOMA
- Manager Characteristics and Manager-Replacement. How Is Pension Fund Performance Affected? - Mercedes ALDA
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), and Senior editors: Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (New Zealand Treasury), Evžen Kočenda (Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbour
08/02/2016 - This year's first issue (1/16) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
The new issue (1/16) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers
- Real and Financial Sector Studies in Central and Eastern Europe: A Review - Nuket Kirci CEVIK, Sel DIBOOGLU, Ali M. KUTAN
- Liquidity Stress Testing with Second-Round Effects: Application to the Czech Banking Sector - Adam GERŠL, Zlatuše KOMÁRKOVÁ, Luboš KOMÁREK
- The Nexus Between Systemic Risk and Sovereign Crises - Tomáš KLINGER, Petr TEPLÝ
- Separating Winners from Losers: Composite Indicators Based on Fundamentals in the European Context - Borja AMOR-TAPIA, María T. TASCÓN
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), and Senior editors: Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (New Zealand Treasury), Evžen Kočenda (Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
08/12/2015 - The new issue (6/15) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released
The new issue (6/15) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following articles:
- Jacek KOTŁOWSKI: Do Central Bank Forecasts Matter for Professional Forecasters?
- Ruslan ALIYEV, Dana HÁJKOVÁ, Ivana KUBICOVÁ: The Impact of Monetary Policy on Financing of Czech Firm
- Dejan ŽIVKOV, Jovan NJEGIĆ, Ivan MILENKOVIĆ: Bidirectional Volatility Spillover Effect between the Exchange Rate and Stocks in the Presence of Structural Breaks in Selected Eastern European Economies
- Marjan PETRESKI, Nikica MOJSOSKA-BLAZEVSKI: Youth Self-Employment in Households Receiving Remittances in the Republic of Macedonia
In the middle of this issue: Journal Year Index
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), and Senior editors: Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (New Zealand Treasury), Evžen Kočenda (Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
04/11/2015 - BCG STRATEGY CUP 2015 November 13-20
BCG Strategy Cup is a one-week business competition between teams from top Czech and Slovak universities. Find the unexpected solution to real-life business case. Team up and win the BCG Strategy Cup with a prize of CZK 50,000.
Students in their final year of study (master or PhD) and three or four members per team are welcome to apply. Apply now by November 10 at www.bcg.cz.
If you have questions, please contact us at klimanova.dobromila@bcg.com.
08/10/2015 - The new issue (5/15) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
has been released and brings the following papers:
Benefit-Retirement Age Schedules and Redistribution in Public Pension Systems - András SIMONOVITS
A Cross-Country Analysis of Monetary Policy Effects on Prices - Bruno ĆORIĆ, Lena MALEŠEVIĆ PEROVIĆ, Vladimir ŠIMIĆ
Monetary Policy and Exchange Rate Dynamics: The Exchange Rate as a Shock Absorber - Volha AUDZEI, František BRÁZDIK
Central and Eastern European Stock Exchanges under Stress: A Range-Based Volatility Spillover Framework - Sercan DEMIRALAY, Selçuk BAYRACI
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), and Senior editors: Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (New Zealand Treasury), Evžen Kočenda (Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
24/09/2015 - BCG Connection Event
The Boston Consulting Group is the world’s leading advisor on business strategy and the pioneer of strategy consulting. Join our connection event to meet experienced BCG consultants and get answers to your questions, on October 19 at 6:00 p.m. Hotel Boscolo, Senovážné náměstí 13, Praha 1.
Learn about BCG’s Strategy Cup 2015 competition as well. Together we will develop the best in you.
Register now by October 16 at here.
Find out more at www.bcg.cz.
04/06/2015 - The new issue (3/15) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
The new issue (3/15) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers:
- Matúš SENAJ, Milan VÝŠKRABKA:
Labor Tax Harmonization in a Multi-Country Model
- Andrzej CIEŚLIK, Anna MICHAŁEK, Jan Jakub MICHAŁEK, Jerzy MYCIELSKI:
Determinants of Export Performance: Comparison of Central European and Baltic Firms
- Henryk GURGUL, Tomasz WÓJTOWICZ:
The Response of Intraday ATX Returns to the U.S. Macroeconomic News
- Michał ADAM, Piotr BAŃBUŁA, Michał MARKUN:
International Dependence and Contagion across Asset Classes: The Case of Poland
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), and Senior editors: Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (New Zealand Treasury), Evžen Kočenda (IES), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
21/05/2015 - Master Thesis in Company Valuation
Deloitte intends to support students interested in writing their Master's Thesis on topics related to company valuation with a special emphasis on the Central and Eastern European markets. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the examination of region-specific risk premia, the analysis of persistence of abnormal profitability, analysis of the effect of the quality of the institutional framework on the degree of efficiency of CEE markets. Theses will be supervised by Jiří Novák at IES. Deloitte will provide data support and occasional consultation of the applied aspects of the thesis. If interested, send your CV, transcript of records (prinscreen from SIS), and a short research proposal outlining the topic of your interest to Jiří Novák no later than on May 31, 2015. Early applications are encouraged. Students will be notified within a week after the submission of their applications.
07/04/2015 - MOVE ONE – Informal female consulting evening on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 18.00 to 21.00
Please join us BCG women for a spring boat ride on the Vltava. We want to meet and learn more about curious young women in Prague like you. We would be happy to share our experiences in business and consulting as we enjoy a glass of wine, live jazz music and delicious dinner together. Submit your CV by Tuesday, April 21 online at here. If you have any questions, please contact STROBLOVA.DANIELA@BCG.COM
Your BCG Women's Initiative Team in Prague.
01/04/2015 - The new issue (2/15) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance and brings the following papers
The new issue (2/15) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers
- Ľubomíra GERTLER
Interactions of Unconventional Monetary Policy Measures with the Euro Area Yield Curve - Nicholas APERGIS, Ahdi Noomen AJMI
Systemic Sovereign Risk and Asset Prices: Evidence from the CDS Market, Stressed European Economies and Nonlinear Causality Tests - Antonio BLANCO-OLIVER, Ana IRIMIA-DIEGUEZ, María OLIVER-ALFONSO, Nicholas WILSON
Improving Bankruptcy Prediction in Micro-Entities by Using Nonlinear Effects and Non-Financial Variables - Jiri NOVAK
Systematic Risk Changes, Negative Realized Excess Returns and Time-Varying CAPM Beta
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), and Senior editors: Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (New Zealand Treasury), Evžen Kočenda (CERGE-EI), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
18/02/2015 - BCG CONNECTION EVENT
Are you ready to discover a career of challenge and reward?
The Boston Consulting Group is the world’s leading advisor on business strategy and the pioneer in strategy consulting. Join our connection event to meet experienced BCG consultants and get answers to your questions. Learn about BCG’s Crack the Case interview training as well. Together we will develop the best in you.
Register by March online at here. If you have any questions, please contact vcelakova.daniela@bcg.com
02/02/2015 - The new issue (1/15) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
The new issue (1/15) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers:
- Pablo M. PINCHEIRA, Carlos A. MEDEL
Forecasting Inflation with a Simple and Accurate Benchmark: The Case of the US and a Set of Inflation Targeting Countries
- Chaker ALOUI, Hela BEN HAMIDA
Estimation and Performance Assessment of Value-at-Risk and Expected Shortfall Based on LM GARCH-Class Models
- Adam ZAREMBA, Przemysław KONIECZKA
Are Value, Size and Momentum Premiums in CEE Emerging Markets Only Illusionary?
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), and Senior editors: Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (New Zealand Treasury), Evžen Kočenda (CERGE-EI), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
02/02/2015 - BCG CORPORATE FINANCE UNLIMITED 2015 M&A Workshop in Milan, March 20–22
A deep-dive into M&A
Experience a real BCG project and gain insights into the full cycle of a live transaction.
Learn the methodologies and approach of the world's leading strategy consultancy.
We are seeking university students with a background in finance, economics, business, or similarly quantitative subjects.
More information & registration at cf-unlimited.bcg.com
Application deadline: February 15, 2015
BCG Prague Recruiting team
04/12/2014 - The new issue (6/14) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
has been released and brings the following papers
- Christopher A. HARTWELL
Capital Controls and the Determinants of Entrepreneurship
- Kamil DYBCZAK, David VOŇKA, Peter TÓTH
Effects of Price Shocks to Consumer Demand. Estimating the QUAIDS Demand System on Czech Household Budget Survey Data
- Ioannis FILIPPIDIS, Constantinos KATRAKILIDIS
Institutions, Policy and Banking Sector Development: A Reassessment
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), and Senior editors: Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (New Zealand Treasury), Evžen Kočenda (CERGE-EI), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
03/11/2014 - The new issue (5/14) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
The new issue (5/14) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released
and brings the following papers
- Risk-Return Convergence in CEE Stock Markets: Structural Breaks and Market
Volatility - Štefan LYÓCSA, Eduard BAUMÖHL - Capital Income Taxation and Risk-Taking under Prospect Theory: The
Continuous Distribution Case - Jaroslava HLOUSKOVA, Jana MIKOCZIOVA, Rudolf SIVAK, Peter TSIGARIS - Housing Wealth Effect on Personal Consumption: Empirical Evidence fromEuropean Post-Transition
Economies - Anita ČEH ČASNI
- An Empirical Analysis of Welfare Dependence in the Czech Republic - Martin GUZI
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently
edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), and Senior editors: Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin
University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (New Zealand Treasury), Evžen Kočenda
(CERGE-EI), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
08/10/2014 - Reseach and Policy Note of the CNB on the exchange rate instrument
The Czech National Bank has published a Research and Policy Note "The Exchange Rate as an Instrument at Zero Interest Rates: The Case of the Czech Republic", co-authored by economists affiliated with the IES (T. Holub and in memoriam also K. Šmídková). The study is recommended especially (but not exclusively) to the students of Monetary Economics.
08/10/2014 - Dissertation Pre-defense of Tomas Sedlacek
Dissertation Pre-defense of Tomas Sedlacek will take place on Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 5:30 pm in room 314. The topic is "Selected Chapters from the History of Economic Thought". All scholars and students are invited.
22/09/2014 - Open Day at the Institute of Economic Studies
We would like to cordially invite you to the IES Open Day of the English degree Bachelor programme of Economics and Finance (BEF) held on September 22, 2014. You will have an opportunity to meet the faculty members and current students and ask questions about studies at the IES. We are looking forward to your visit of our Institute in Opletalova street 26, Prague 1. |
Detailed program of the IES Open Day is available here.
You can also find useful information about studies at the IES at Admissions web page.
09/06/2014 - A new issue (3/14) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
The new issue (3/14) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers
- Fiscal Councils and Economic Volatility
Adam GERŠL, Martina JAŠOVÁ, Jan ZÁPAL - Pension Demand and Utility: the Life Annuity Puzzle
Tomáš CIPRA
- A Duration Dependent Rating Migration Model: Real Data Application and Cost of Capital Estimation
Guglielmo D’AMICO, Giuseppe DI BIASE, Jacques JANSSEN, Raimondo MANCA - Consumer Demand System Estimation and Value Added Tax Reforms in the Czech Republic
Petr JANSKÝ
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), and Senior editors: Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (New Zealand Treasury), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
07/03/2014 - The results from course evaluation are published
Dear colleagues, dear students. The results of the evaluation (courses from winter semester) are available at the web page: http://hodnocenikurzu.fsv.cuni.cz/index_en.php. Thanks all for their help. Petr Soukup
07/02/2014 - The new issue (1/14) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
The new issue (1/14) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers
- Monetary and Fiscal Policy Interaction with Various Degrees of Commitment
Andrew Hughes Hallett, Jan Libich, Petr Stehlík - An Empirical Analysis of the Relationship between Fiscal Decentralization and the Size of Government
Silvia Golem, Lena Malešević Perović - Does Hysteresis Exist in Unemployment? New Findings from Fourteen Regions of the Czech Republic Furuoka Fumitaka
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (IMF), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), Tomáš Tichý (VSB-TU) and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
23/01/2014 - DART – Doctoral Program in Accounting, Reporting, and Taxation
DART is a doctoral program in the area of accounting, reporting, and taxation with a focus on economics-based research, applying quantitative research methods and modeling. It is located in Graz and Vienna, Austria, and is a joint PhD program of three major Austrian Universities. The program is fully taught in English and covers all major fields of accounting: financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, and corporate governance. DART offers a stimulating learning and research environment and provides financial support to outstanding students from around the world who seek a career in leading academic institutions. Full applications should be received by 31 March 2014. Find more at: http://www.dart.ac.at.
17/01/2014 - Invitation to the CFA Society Czech Republic Candidate Mixer 2014.
Invitation to the CFA Society Czech Republic Candidate Mixer 2014. Learn about the CFA Program and talk to CFA Charterholders about their experience from studying the CFA Program and how the CFA Program enhanced their career. Network with other CFA Candidates and the CFA Society Czech Republic! Register for this event here http://www.amiando.com/EOMEIYG.html
Please take a few minutes of your time and complete the Forecasting Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FD2014VIPCZ?c=VC0055AE6C. The surveys’ result will be presented at the CFA Society Forecasting Dinner on 13 February 2014. Other respondent groups that are taking part in the survey are: the Forecasting Dinner’s invited guests and readers of economy.cz/ihned.cz and the Fleet Sheet’s Final Word bulletin. The survey closes on Friday, January 24.
16/12/2013 - The new issue (6/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
The new issue (6/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers
- Distribution of Average, Marginal and Participation Tax Rates among Czech Taxpayers: Results from a TAXBEN Model
Libor Dušek, Klára Kalíšková, Daniel Münich - Dynamic Stress Testing: The Framework for Assessing the Resilience of the Banking Sector Used by the Czech National Bank
Adam Geršl, Petr Jakubík, Tomáš Konečný, Jakub Seidler - Financial Crises, Concentration and Efficiency: Effects on Performance and Risk of Banks
Sergio Sanfilippo Azofra, María Cantero Saiz, Begoña Torre Olmo,
Carlos López Gutiérrez
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (IMF), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), Tomáš Tichý (VSB-TU) and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
06/11/2013 - The new issue (5/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
The new issue (5/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers
- Editorial to the Special Issue on Financial Markets in Central Europe
Jozef Baruník, Roman Horváth - Long-term Memory in Electricity Prices: Czech Market Evidence
Ladislav Krištoufek, Petra Lunáčková
- Can We Still Benefit from International Diversification? The Case of the Czech and German Stock Markets
Krenar Avdulaj, Jozef Baruník - Contagion among Central and Eastern European Stock Markets during the Financial Crisis
Jozef Baruník, Lukáš Vácha - Central Bank Communication and Interest Rates: The Case of the Czech National Bank
Roman Horváth, Pavel Karas
The journal is published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and is currently edited by Roman Horváth (Editor-in-Chief), Jarko Fidrmuc (Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen), Martin Fukač (IMF), Ondřej Schneider (IES, IIF), Tomáš Tichý (VSB-TU) and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
24/09/2013 - The results of the evaluation are published
The results of the evaluation of the courses (summer semester 2012/2013) are available at http://hodnocenikurzu.fsv.cuni.cz/ together with comparable results from last year.
Thank you for taking part.
Petr Soukup
13/09/2013 - Learn basic Chinese through English
This academic year, within the Lifelong Education Programme, the FSV UK is opening another Chinese language course . It will be taught by Mr. Li Linping from the Confucius Institute of Palacky University in Olomouc. The classes will take place in room 601 of the Opletalova FSV building, on Fridays from 9:30 to 12:20 (lower-intermediate students from last academic year) and 12:30 to 15:20 (new beginners). The course is intended to last four terms. Please see this academic year's syllabi on the SIS, codes JLB049 and JLB051.
FSV students enrolled in programmes offered in foreign languages who cover their own tuition are exempt from the course payment in accordance with the Regulations of Lifelong Education of Charles University. The tuition for other participants amounts to 5,200CZK per 2 semesters. Registration has to be confirmed and participants notified via email by the course coordinator. Payments have to be transferred onto the FSV by October 4th. Please print the name of the course participant in the “zpráva pro příjemce“ / 'indication note for the recipient' field, and bring the document certifying the payment to the teacher in the first session.
FSV students can apply through the SIS. Faculty and staff can apply via email at mistrova@fsv.cuni.cz.
Please see the provision of the FSV Dean regarding this course at http://intranet.fsv.cuni.cz/FSVINT-2299.html, at the foot of the page.
30/08/2013 - A new issue (4/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
A new issue (4/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers:
- Loan Loss Provisioning in Selected European Banking Sectors: Do Banks Really Behave in a Procyclical Way? Jan Frait, Zlatuše Komárková
- Ranking of VaR and ES Models: Performance in Developed and Emerging Markets
Randal K. Filer, Saša Žiković
- CEE Transition from PAYG to Private Pensions: Income Gaps and Asset Allocation
Aleš S. Berk, Mitja Cok, Marko Kosak, Joze Sambt - Party Control in China’s Listed Firms
Wei Yu
The journal is published by Charles University and is currently edited by Ondřej Schneider (Editor-in-Chief; IES, IIF), Roman Horváth (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, IES), Martin Fukač (IMF), Tomáš Tichý (VSB-TU) and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
11/07/2013 - A new issue (3/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
A new issue (3/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers
- The Impact of Basel III on Lending Rates of EU Banks
Barbora Šútorová, Petr Teplý - Revisions to the Czech National Accounts: Properties and Predictability
Marek Rusnák - Analysis of Private R&D Effects in a CGE Model with Capital Varieties: The Case of the Czech Republic Zuzana Křístková
The journal is published by Charles University and is currently edited by Ondřej Schneider (Editor-in-Chief; IES, IIF), Roman Horváth (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, IES), Martin Fukač (IMF), Tomáš Tichý (VSB-TU) and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
17/05/2013 - A new issue (2/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
A new issue (2/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers
- Changes in the Czech Wage Structure: Does Immigration Matter?
Kamil Dybzcak, Kamil Galuščák
- Troubles in the Euro Area Periphery: The View through the Lens of a Simple Convergence-Sensitive Optimum Currency Area Index
Michal Skořepa
- Determinants of Commercial Banks’ Efficiency: Evidence from 11 CEE Countries
Dana Pančurová, Štefan Lyócsa - Business Cycle Synchronization through the Lens of a DSGE Model
Martin Slanicay
- Agency Problems and Synergistic Effects in Romania: The Determinants of the Control Premium
Victor Dragota, Carmen Lipara, Radu Ciobanu
The journal is published by Charles University and is currently edited by Ondřej Schneider (Editor-in-Chief; IES, IIF), Roman Horváth (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, IES), Martin Fukač (IMF), Tomáš Tichý (VSB-TU) and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
24/04/2013 - Rector's Day UK - an error in the schedule FSV
Dear teacher, dear students, in FSV schedule for this academic year was a mistake and rector´s day was reported on Wednesday, the May 15th. It should correctly be shown to take place on Thursday, the May 16th. On Wednesday, the May 15th, therefore, lectures will be properly taught. Courses of rector´s day can be substituted on Thursday in the designated week. I apologize for the error.
Petr Soukup, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
17/04/2013 - Move On An event for women Saturday, 18 May - 18.00
What can I expect from strategy consultancy? How can woman grow further and have a challenging and rewarding career?
If you want to know the answers to these questions and learn about the importance of women in leadership, come and join this special BCG event. Top Czech businesswomen from across industries will participate in the event as well.
A relaxed atmosphere is guaranteed by a live concert of Andrea Bocelli and dinner at the O2 Arena.
Submit your CV and cover letter by email to vcelakova.daniela@bcg.com by Friday, 10 May.
26/03/2013 - CRACK THE CASE, Interview Training Workshop April 19, 2013 • 14:00–18:00
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Come to our four-hour case session and gain a competitive advantage by learning how to excel at case study-style interviews. Learn interview tips from our experienced consultants and resolve specific case questions. Do not miss this oportunity to practise your interview skills and find out how BCG challenges your mind and helps you grow further.
Submit your CV and cover letter by email to vcelakova.daniela@bcg.com by Friday, 12 April.
Selected participants will be notified by e-mail by Tuesday, April 16.
We look forward to receiving your application!
26/03/2013 - BOSTON TEA PARTY, Opportunities for your personal growth April 9, 2013 • 18:00
Do you want to discover unparalleled opportunities for your personal growth? The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is the world’s leading advisor on business strategy and the pioneer of strategy consulting. BCG is growing, and our growth creates a path for yours. Join our Boston Tea Party to meet experienced BCG consultants and get answers to your questions. This event is open to all students. Refreshments will be served at the reception.
Register by email to vcelakova.daniela@bcg.com by Friday, 5 April.
Location will be sent to participants closer to the date.
We look forward to meeting you in person!
08/03/2013 - A new issue (1/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
A new issue (1/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers
- Financial Linkages and Financial Stability (Introduction)
Zdeněk TŮMA - Analysis of Sovereign Risk Market Indicators: The Case of the Czech Republic
Zlatuše KOMÁRKOVÁ, Jitka LEŠANOVSKÁ, Luboš KOMÁREK - Financial Integration at Times of Financial Instability
Jan BABECKÝ, Luboš KOMÁREK, Zlatuše KOMÁRKOVÁ - Financial Stress Spillover and Financial Linkages between the Euro Area and the Czech Republic
Tomáš ADAM, Soňa BENECKÁ - Testing for Causality in Mean and Variance between the Stock Market and the Foreign Exchange Market: An Application to the Major Central and Eastern European Countries
Sinem Derindere KOSEOGLU, Emrah Ismail CEVIK - Bank Stress Tests as an Information Device for Emerging Markets: The Case of Russia
Zuzana FUNGÁČOVÁ, Petr JAKUBÍK
The journal is published by Charles University and is currently edited by Ondřej Schneider (Editor-in-Chief; IES, IIF), Roman Horváth (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, IES), Martin Fukač (IMF), Tomáš Tichý (VSB-TU) and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
21/01/2013 - BCG Corporate Finance Workshop, 9 - 10 March 2013, Paris - A deep dive into M&A
Together with BCG consultants and 50 students from top European universities, you will discover the full extent of mergers and acquisitions. Based on a real BCG project, you will gain insight into a real-life transaction and have the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have acquired so far in a broader corporate finance context.
You will analyze the strategic rationale of the deal, assess the target company, quantify the potential synergies, and structure the execution of the transaction. Along the way, you will learn the methodologies and approach of the world's leading strategy consultancy and face new challenges that will allow you to grow further.
We are seeking high-caliber university students who are studying finance, economics, business, or similarly quantitative subjects to attend the workshop.
Application deadline: 10 February 2013 at http://apply.bcg.com/cf-workshop2013
02/01/2013 - A new issue (6/12) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
A new issue (6/12) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers :
Is the U.S. Fed Voting Record Informative about Future Monetary Policy?
Roman HORVÁTH, Kateřina ŠMÍDKOVÁ, Jan ZÁPAL
Time-Varying Betas of Banking Sectors
Tomáš ADAM, Soňa BENECKÁ, Ivo JÁNSKÝ
Are Market Center Trading Cost Measures Reliable?
Ryan GARVEY, Fei WU
The Role of Fees in Pension Fund Performance. Evidence from Spain
Mercedes ALDA, Luis FERRUZ
The journal is published by Charles University and is currently edited by Ondřej Schneider (Editor-in-Chief; IES, IIF), Roman Horváth (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, IES), Martin Fukač (IMF), Tomáš Tichý (VSB-TU) and Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg).
19/11/2012 - A new issue (5/12) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance
A new issue (5/12) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers (http://journal.fsv.cuni.cz/mag/issue/current/ :
Do Confidence Indicators Help Predict Economic Activity? The Case of the Czech Republic
Roman Horváth
Monetary Policy Implications of Financial Frictions in the Czech Republic
Jakub RYŠÁNEK, Jaromír TONNER, Stanislav TVRZ, Osvald VAŠÍČEK
Nonparametric Verification of GARCH-Class Models for Selected Polish Exchange Rates and Stock Indices
Piotr FISZEDER, Witold ORZESZKO
Time-Varying Risk Premium in the Czech Capital Market: Did the Market Experience a Structural Shock in 2008–2009?
Vít POŠTA
The journal is published by Charles University and is currently edited by O. Schneider (editor in chief; IES, IIF), A. Bulíř (IMF), R. Horváth (IES) and T. Tichý (VSB).