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Research by our faculty members accepted for publication in Psychological Science

20/05/2013   |   doc. Roman Horváth Ph.D., ČSOB Corporate Chair

New research by our faculty members Michal Bauer and Julie Chytilova was recently accepted for publication in Psychological Science. Psychological Science is one of leading scientific journals in psychology. Michal and Julie show, together with their co-authors from University of San Francisco and University of British Columbia, how war influences social preferences. They find that war experience increases egalitarian preferences among those that belong to some group or coalition. Congratulations!

A new issue (2/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance

17/05/2013   |   Ing. Šárka Bokočová

 A new issue (2/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers

 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).

On the Rector´s Day May 16th, 2013

15/05/2013   |   Ing. Dagmar Schnellerová

building od  IES will be opened only till 16 h.

Deadline for Master Thesis Proposals is June 21, 2013

09/05/2013   |   PhDr. Tomáš Havránek

The topic of your thesis must be confirmed by your supervisor in the Student Information System one year before the thesis defense. So if you want to defend your thesis at the end of the Summer Semester 2014, your deadline is June 21, 2013 (use the "Thesis" module in SIS).
You can have one more month to submit the detailed thesis proposal (http://ies.fsv.cuni.cz/default/file/download/id/22009) if you agree on this with your supervisor ex ante. You must send the proposal, approved by your supervisor, to mejstrik@fsv.cuni.cz , tomas.havranek@ies-prague.org, and zuzana.irsova@ies-prague.org by e-mail till July 21, 2013. 
You can choose from a list of offered topics (the SIS and http://ies.fsv.cuni.cz/en/node/258) or come up with your own topic. In any case, you must find a suitable advisor. Please note that the supply of advisors is limited, and most of them accept students on a first come, first served basis.    

Dissertation Pre-defense of Ladislav Kristoufek

09/05/2013   |   Ing. Dagmar Schnellerová

Dissertation Pre-defense of Ladislav Kristoufek will take place on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 5:00 pm in room 109. The topic is "Long-range cross-correlations: Tests, estimators and applications". All scholars and students are invited.

Special offer: JEB129 Fiscal Policy, Public Debt and Sovereign Debt Ratings

09/05/2013   |   Ing. Dagmar Schnellerová

In the fourth week of May, we are opening a special course on sovereign rating, and fiscal policy during global financial crisis.

The course is a series of three special lectures by doc. Ondřej Schneider (IES, Institute for International Finance, Washington). It is a unique opportunity to understand the construction of sovereign ratings as applied in practice. The course also covers insights into important policy discussions about austerity and on fiscal policy contraction and economic growth.

The course begins on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 and the series of lectures ends on May 25, 2013. The course requirements are a short written exam and an interesting home assignment.  As an intermediate-level course, the course is recommended as an elective course for bachelor students and also for master students. See course details. You don't have to sign up for the course in SIS in advance, but attendance in the first lecture is obligatory.

Invitation to seminar, Quantitative Methods II

05/05/2013   |   PhDr. Tomáš Havránek

Let me invite all students and faculty to the last seminar of Quantitative Methods II. The seminar will feature a guest speaker, Jan Babecky from the Czech National Bank, currently ranked among the top 5 Czech economists acording to RePEc. Dr. Babecky will give a lecture on Financial Integration at Times of Financial Instability. The seminar starts at 5 pm on Wednesday, May 15, in room 314.

INTERNSHIP INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CEE (m/f)

05/05/2013   |   Ing. Dagmar Schnellerová

Rebate Networks are looking for interesting profiles for an Internship in International Business Development for Eastern European Countries, see detailes.

Workshop “The challenges of labour markets in the CR and the EU“ on Thursday, 2 May 2013 at 5:00pm in room 109

02/05/2013   |   Ing. Dagmar Schnellerová

We invite all students and faculty members for a seminar “The challenges of labour markets in the CR and the EU“. Three main speakers will present their views on the topic: Ing. Jaroslav Hanák (president of Confederation of industry of the Czech Republic), doc. Ing. Pavel Janíčko, CSc. (economic expert) and Dr. Petr Teplý (lecturer at the IES). This workshop is scheduled for Thursday, 4 May 2013 at 5:00pm in room 109 at the IES.

Job positions open for 6 Ph.D. students at the Center for doctoral studies at the IES

27/04/2013   |   Petr Janský M.Sc.

We recommend that the applicants as well as the current first-year Ph.D. students consider applying for one of the six positions (0.1 part-time) now open in the Centre for doctoral studies of the IES with the beginning of September 2013. One of the requirements is to be a full-time Ph.D. student during the 2013/2014 academic year. The applications together with CV, personal form, verified copies of the education attained, a list of academic publications and at least one academic recommendation should be sent by May 24 to HR office at FSV UK, Smetanovo nábř. 6, 110 01 Praha 1. Separately, there is also an open position of an ECOCEP administrator, more information at the bottom of this Ph.D. webpage.

Rector's Day UK - an error in the schedule FSV

24/04/2013   |   Ing. Šárka Bokočová

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

A special guest lecture by Jan Libich on the Global Financial Crisis: room 314, April 24th, Wednesday, at 8 am

23/04/2013   |   Petr Janský M.Sc.

Let me invite you to a special guest lecture by Jan Libich on the Global Financial Crisis. This will be the last lecture of Principles of Economics II, but all interested students and other colleagues are invited to come and enjoy his interesting views of the causes, propagation, policy responses, and lessons (not) learnt. The lecture will take place in room 314 on April 24th, Wednesday, at 8 am.

Master jointly with CERGE-EI

22/04/2013   |   PhDr. Martin Gregor Ph.D.

We are inviting our students to the presentation of our Master degree in Economics realized jointly with CERGE-EI. This track of our Master program gives our Master students a unique opportunity to study jointly at the IES and CERGE-EI. The contractual cooperation allows you to take the first-year PhD courses at CERGE-EI as equivalents of IES courses. You may earn up to 80 credits (out of 120 in total). The track offers high-level, challenging courses, and consequently higher chances for admittance to any prestigious PhD program. The information meeting takes place on Thursday, April 25, 11AM (Room 105). See also the leaflet. (For IES students, the relevant deadline is August 20.)

Apply for PhD in Economics (deadline April 30)

22/04/2013   |   Petr Janský M.Sc.

If you are finishing your Master degree, you are encouraged to apply for a Ph.D. program in Economics at the IES. As a Ph.D. student, you receive stipends, retain benefits of being a Charles University student, have opportunity to apply for grants, can publish work in scholarly journals and increase your value on both academic and non-academic job market. The deadline is soon, on April 30th. On how to apply, please see the information available here. Please also note that open positions at the Center for Doctoral Studies, which provide further funding and other opportunities for selected academically-oriented Ph.D. students, will be announced shortly.

Presentation of Mr. Roland Zsilinszky on the topic of Insight to restructuring practice

19/04/2013   |   PhDr.Mgr. Jana Gutiérrez Chvalkovská

 On April 22, 2013 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm a presentation of Mr. Roland Zsilinszky from Roland Berger consultancy will take place during the class of JEM100 Corporate Governance in room 314. The topis of the presentation is Insight to restructuring practice. I cordially invite all interested students and academic workers to attend the presentation and the consequent discussion. (presentation available on the web page of JEM 100).

The CNB has just released a new issue of research bulletin with Roman Horvath as its guest editor

18/04/2013   |   Ing. Eva Svitáková

Roman Horvath, deputy director of the IES, is a guest editor of a new issue of the Economic research bulletin on monetary policy transmission regularly published by the Czech National Bank. Several other researchers affiliated with the IES contributed to this issue as well. 

A paper by Roman Horváth, Kateřina Šmídková and Jan Zápal covered on www.bloomberg.com

18/04/2013   |   Ing. Eva Svitáková

A paper by members of our faculty Roman Horváth, Kateřina Šmídková and our alumni Jan Zápal on what investors can learn from the votes of policy makers, published in the December International Journal of Central Banking, is mentioned in an article covering central banks’ transparency. Their work is referred to along such names as Petra Geraats, Ben Bernanke, Charles Wyplosz, etc.

Invitation to ETPM seminar on January 21

17/04/2013   |   Ing. Monika Martišková

Let us invite you to the ETPM seminar on April 22 at 5:30pm in room 105. Pavel Dolezel will present his paper Bi-proportional Apportionment Based on Simple Integer Programming. You are all welcomed!

Move On An event for women Saturday, 18 May - 18.00

17/04/2013   |   Ing. Šárka Bokočová

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.

Course Evaluation / Summer Semester 2012/13

15/04/2013   |   Ing. Dagmar Schnellerová

will run from April 15th till May 3rd 2013. The Evaluation is being organised on the basis of printed questionnaires, which students will receive from your teaching department.

Czech National Bank Research Open Day 2013

12/04/2013   |   PhDr. Tomáš Havránek

The ninth CNB Research Open Day will be held in the Czech National Bank’s Commodity Exchange (Plodinová burza) building on Monday, 13 May 2013.

This event will provide an opportunity to see some of the best of the CNB’s current research work, to learn about the CNB Call for Research Projects 2014, and to meet CNB researchers informally.

Please note that places will be subject to availability owing to the limited capacity of the conference room. Registration is required: http://www.cnb.cz/en/research/seminars_workshops/research_open_day_2013_form.html

PRESENTATION: DOUBLE-DEGREE MASTER PROGRAMME "CORPORATE STRATEGY AND FINANCE IN EUROPE" WEDNESDAY, 17th of April, 14:00-15:30, IES FSV UK, Opletalova 26, room 206

12/04/2013   |   Ing. Dagmar Schnellerová

Presentation of the double degree programme between IES FSV UK and IPS University of Strasbourg with common curriculum and taught in English. The brochure of the programme can be found here. The programme covers two academic years with each student spending one academic year in Prague and Strasbourg. Upon the completion of the studies, each student receives the Master diploma in “Corporate Strategy and Finance in Europe” from the University of Strasbourg and the Master’s degree Diploma with the academic title “Magistr” from the Charles University in Prague. The programme is opened for students with a completed Bachelor’s degree and a good knowledge of English. Prof. Laurent Weill (University of Strasbourg) and Dr. Wadim Strielkowski (IES FSV UK) will be available and will answer all your questions regarding the curriculum, admission, financial aspects and life and study in Prague and Strasbourg.
Please register for the participation by sending an e-mail to Dr. Wadim Strielkowski: strielkowski@fsv.cuni.cz 

Dissertation Pre-defense of Tomas Havranek

09/04/2013   |   Mgr. Michal Paulus

Dissertation Pre-defense of Tomas Havranek will take place on Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at 5:00 pm in room 109. The topic is "Meta-Analysis in International Economics". All scholars and students are invited.

The best courses: Winter AR 2012/2013

08/04/2013   |   Ing. Dagmar Schnellerová

We are pleased to announce the best courses of the previous term (Winter 2012/2013). The score of a course is defined as a geometric mean of course quality (overall mark) and course difficulty as assigned by the students in the course evaluation.

We also take this opportunity to ask students to actively participate in the evaluation. Voicing both your satisfaction or suggestions for improvement is essential for further development of our school.

Workshop: EU cohesion policy in 2014-2020“ on Thursday, 4 April 2013 at 5:00pm in room 109

04/04/2013   |   Ing. Dagmar Schnellerová

We invite all students and faculty members for a seminar “EU cohesion policy in 2014-2020“. Three main speakers will present their views on the topic: Ing. Daniel Braun, MA (Deputy Minister of Regional Development), Ing. Miroslav Matej, Ph.D. (Deputy Minister of Finance), Mgr. Arnošt Marks, Ph.D. (consultant). This seminar is scheduled for Thursday, 4 April 2013 at 5:00pm in room 109 at the IES.

BOSTON TEA PARTY, Opportunities for your personal growth April 9, 2013 • 18:00

26/03/2013   |   Ing. Šárka Bokočová

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!

CRACK THE CASE, Interview Training Workshop April 19, 2013 • 14:00–18:00

26/03/2013   |   Ing. Šárka Bokočová

As the world’s leading advisor on business strategy we create lasting value for our customers around the world.
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!

Office hours cancelled

25/03/2013   |   RNDr. Michal Červinka Ph.D., O2 Chair

My office hours on March 26, 2013, are cancelled. Students may contact me via email.

Michal Cervinka

The Czech Economic Review, Vol. 7, No. 1

23/03/2013   |   PhDr. Lenka Šťastná Ph.D.

A new issue of the Czech Economic Review is just coming out. See table of contents:

The European Commission is looking for highly-talented economists specialised in financial or macro-economics

18/03/2013   |   Ing. Dagmar Schnellerová

Working primarily within the Economic and Financial Affairs or Internal Market Directorates of the European Commission, not only will you be helping to safeguard financial stability for 500 million citizens, you will also take part in shaping Europe's economic future. This means getting your hands on some of the most challenging and rewarding opportunities out there.If you want a truly rewarding job where you can make a real difference, then this is your chance to build your career and multi-national experience right at the heart of the action We are based mainly in Brussels and Luxembourg, but our work extends throughout Europe and the world. Find out more about the specific profiles, or hear from economists already working for the EU here. Open for applications on: 14 March 2013, Deadline for applications: 16 April 2013, 12.00 (Brussels time). An online presentation, a dedicated application page.

2012 RENOMIA award in development economics

17/03/2013   |   Julie Chytilová Ph.D., Renomia Chair

The winner of the 2012 RENOMIA award in development economics is Michal Svatoň with his thesis „ Ghana Cocoa Farmers' Survey: Chocolate Economics “. The Recognition Award was awarded to Petra Valíčková for her thesis „The Role of Financial Development in Economic Growth: A Meta-Analysis“. Congrats to the winners! 

The deadline for insertion of the final results into SIS (Friday, March, 15th)

14/03/2013   |   Ing. Dagmar Schnellerová

The last chance to insert grades from winter semestr is on this Friday (15th). Please check your results in SIS and contact your teacher if necessary before this deadline.
Petr Soukup, 12. 3. 2013

A new issue (1/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance

08/03/2013   |   Ing. Šárka Bokočová

A new issue (1/13) of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance has been released and brings the following papers

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).

Lecture " EU budget for Europe 2020 "

04/03/2013   |   Ing. Dagmar Schnellerová

Petr Mooz, Head of Unit at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Budget will inform you about the status of negotiations on the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework during lecture on March 5th, 2013 in room 314, from 9:30 - 10:50 h. He will share some insights into the Commission's proposals and explain the way EU budgets are prepared.

The results from course evaluation are published

28/02/2013   |   PhDr. Ing. Petr Soukup

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

Applied Econometrics - Important Information about Registration

27/02/2013   |   doc. Roman Horváth Ph.D., ČSOB Corporate Chair

 Dear students, after many  requests to increase the capacity of our course we managed to increase it to 129 students.  You are welcomed to register and those, who already registered, are asked to double-check their registration in order to register for both the lecture as well as the seminar.  Please note that the lecture is permanently moved to the lecture room 314.

JEM116 Applied Econometrics - NO seminar today, seminars start February 28, 2013

21/02/2013   |   PhDr. Jiří Kukačka

Seminars for JEM116 Applied Econometrics start not before the evening seminar February 28, 2013 (6:30 - 7:50 PM). We continue with the same topic during two Thursday seminars (11:00 AM - 1:50 PM) a week later. So there is the Intro lecture but not any seminar today.

Erasmus

20/02/2013   |   PhDr. Pavel Vacek Ph.D., Česká spořitelna Corporate Chair

A) Erasmus Interviews at the IES take place on Monday, March 11 from 9 am to 2 pm. If the interview is relevant for you, you will get an email invitation in the week starting March 4 (using email address that you filled in your application). B) This year, IES gets funding for 50 five-month stays and 14 five-month stays for substitutes. Substitutes can leave for abroad only in summer term. C) If you get nominated, do not forget that the only criterion whether you will get financing or not, is our internal quality/preference ranking of partner institutions.

Quest for Student BAT Ambassador

20/02/2013   |   PhDr. Pavel Vacek Ph.D., Česká spořitelna Corporate Chair

If you are interested in becoming BAT Ambassador at the IES, email your CV in English to vacek@fsv.cuni.cz by February 24, included.  For more information click here.

Onlinedays.cz

20/02/2013   |   PhDr. Pavel Vacek Ph.D., Česká spořitelna Corporate Chair

Česká spořitelna is seeking 3-4 students who would like to come to CS Headquarters at Budejovicka Metro Station on March 4 to follow from 6 pm talk of Mr. Jan Jedlička from the EU Office, topic: Strenghten EU Integration as a recipe for Debt Crisis? If interested, email at: vacek@fsv.cuni.cz by 24.2. (put CS into subject line).

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