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Martin Gregor gave a talk at the University of Zurich
Martin Gregor was recently invited to give a talk at the AAG seminar at the University of Zurich, one of the leading European universities in the fields of economics, business, and finance. This year, the seminar organized lectures by academics from, among others, Chicago, London School of Economics (LSE), Bocconi, Toronto, and Hong Kong. -
Professor Kočenda published an article in the Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control
The prestigious Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control published an article Yield curve dynamics and fiscal policy shocks co-authored by our colleague, Professor Evžen Kočenda and our graduates Adam Kučera and Aleš Maršál. -
Call for applications: UNCE Doctoral Fellowships
The Institute of Economic Studies (IES) invites applications for up to five UNCE Doctoral Fellowships. Each fellowship provides financial support of 60,000 CZK for the period January–December 2026, dedicated primarily to covering expenses related to conference participation. Apply by November 30, 2025. -
Golden Courses for the best courses of the Summer Semester 2024/2025
Congratulations to our colleagues on receiving the Golden Courses - traditionally awarded by the Faculty of Social Sciences after the end of each semester to the highest-rated courses from each institute. The awards for the Summer Semester 2024/2025 were presented on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 during the Academic Senate meeting. The award is accompanied by financial reward. -
The best courses in Summer Semester 2024/25
We congratulate the following lecturers on leading our course evaluation ranking in Summer Semester 2024/25: Bachelor’s: JEB029 Matematika IV (Zelený), JEB109 Econometrics I (Kukačka) and JEB102 Principles of Economics II (Horváth, Brož) Master’s: JEM036 Financial Markets Instruments II (Dědek, Polák), JEM198 Bank Asset and Liability Management (Kotlán, Kuc), JEM111 International Macroeconomics and Finance (Holub) and JEM228 Systemic Risk and Macroprudential Policy (Geršl) -
IES researchers published an article in Nature Communications
In the social sciences, meta-analyses often rely on observational data, while most meta-analytic methods were originally developed for medical experiments. A team led by Zuzana Havrankova (co-authors Tomas Havranek from Charles University, Pedro Bom from the University of Deusto, and Heiko Rachinger from Universitat de les Illes Balears) introduces MAIVE
Life at our Institute
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Join the activities of student clubs E-klub and FSV UK Circle
The main goal of the IES students' club E-Klub is the positive development of scientific and social life at Charles University. It acts as a link between the IES management and its students. Currently, the E-Klub focuses on organizing lectures and a wide range of cultural or sporting events for IES students. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram not to miss any.
As an international student, you should also check out the recently established club for international students, called FSV UK Circle. -
Study abroad
Take the opportunity to study abroad! Erasmus+ is not the only option: Inter-university agreements and inter-faculty agreements provide many study-abroad opportunities; students may also study abroad with CEEPUS (eastern and central Europe). Alternatively, students may undertake an individual exchange as a freemover, if they organize the exchange by themselves.
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Become a member of the Alumni group!
The Alumni Association has been operating since 1997 as a voluntary association of graduates of the Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences at the Charles University (IES FSV UK). The main tasks of the Alumni are organizing annual meetings (Banquets) of members and supporters of the Alumni, distinguished guests and sponsors of the Association, raising funds and providing other means of support for IES FSV UK.
