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📢 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐬 (𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞) | 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄-𝐄𝐈 Join us for our October research seminars, held online. Details, dates, speakers, and access information are available via the 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄-𝐄𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 👉 www.cerge-ei.cz/news-and-eve... See you online!

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Sebastian Ottinger on receiving the #GACR President’s Award for outstanding results in basic #research in Social Sciences and Humanities! His research explores how individuals and political institutions shape societies over time. 🔗 www.cerge-ei.cz/news/sebasti...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for Researchers’ Night at CERGE-EI 🔬 This year, we explored #communication from an economic perspective through inspiring talks, interactive games, and plenty of curious questions. cerge-ei.cz/news/researc...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A warm welcome to our new CERGE-EI students! 🎓✨ The Food Party was a great chance to meet, connect, and bring together students and alumni from across the CERGE-EI community. 🌍🤝 Thank you to everyone who brought food and joined us! 🙌

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🔬 This Friday: #ResearchersNight at CERGE-EI! Join us for talks and interactive activities exploring what can economics tell us about communication, information, truth & decision-making. See you on Friday!✨ www.cerge-ei.cz/news/researc...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Maksim Smirnov, Sona Badalyan, Elizaveta Zelnitskaia, Cagin Keskin, Theodor Kouro, Alexander Hansak, and Konuray Mutluer on their new academic appointments across Europe and the US! 🌍👏 More information here: www.cerge-ei.cz/news/new-aca... #CERGEEI #Economics #AcademicCareers

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Who is really performing well in European research —and why? IDEA at CERGE-EI’s updated interactive tool compares EU countries by scientific field, looking at researcher capacity, productivity, publication influence and citation impact. Explore the data 👉 ideaapps.cerge-ei.cz/shinyproxy/a...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Why do we tell the truth? And why do we lie? 💡 At Researchers’ Night, Ole Jann will explore how #economics can help explain when #communication conveys real information, when it doesn’t, and why people sometimes choose not to communicate at all. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

What skills matter beyond getting the right answer? 💡 At Researchers’ Night, Miroslava Federičová and Maria Šimůnková will explore what PISA 2022 and PIAAC data reveal about the skills of Czech students and teachers. 👉 More information here: www.cerge-ei.cz/news/researc...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Congratulations to Sebastian Ottinger, recipient of the Jan Švejnar and Katherine Terrell Teaching Prize for 2025/2026! 👏 Sebastian received the award for his course "Economic History of the United States". 🔗 Read more here: www.cerge-ei.cz/news/sebasti...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Three lectures. Puzzles to solve. A family game. A historic palace to explore. Come to Researchers' Night at CERGE-EI. More information here: www.nocvedy.cz/en/organizat...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🌟New academic year is beginning at CERGE-EI. 🎓 We are pleased to welcome new faculty members, new colleagues, and new students to our academic community. Welcome to CERGE-EI, and we wish everyone a successful and rewarding academic year. 💙 #NewAcademicYear #WelcomeToCERGEEI

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

📚In his new book Empires, Nation-States, and Democracies, Professor Gérard Roland (UC Berkeley) argues that the great political struggle of the coming decades will not simply be between democracy and authoritarianism, but between competing models of political organization.

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Come inside CERGE-EI for Researchers’ Night. On Fri, Sep 25, we’re opening the doors of Schebek Palace to the public.

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Come inside CERGE-EI for Researchers’ Night. Researchers’ Night, an event that brings hundreds of scientific buildings and institutions to life for one evening, focuses on communication this year. Save the date: September 25, 2026. Find out more: cerge-ei.cz/special-even...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 For PhD student Tereza Burýšková, CERGE-EI means three things: excellence, opportunities, and community. During her #PhD, Tereza has learned new ways to approach problems, think systematically, and communicate her research ideas. #CERGEEI #Economics #Research #StudentExperience

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

How do migration policies shape refugees’ access to work? Read the full blog post based on the latest episode of Talking Economics 🎙️with CERGE-EI Assistant Professor Achim Ahrens. blog.cerge-ei.cz?p=5215

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📊Cognitive abilities aren't enough. A new IDEA at CERGE-EI policy brief explores why Czech students' social and emotional skills matter for future success. 💡 idea-en.cerge-ei.cz/publications...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

📱Can a smartphone help detect disease earlier? 🔬Czech-Swiss researchers are developing tools for early neurodegenerative disease detection. Read the full interview here blog.cerge-ei.cz?p=5233 #CERGEEI #CzechSwissCooperation #ResearchImpact #PreventiveMedicine

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

If you’re thinking about joining CERGE-EI, now is the time to apply! ⏳ We look forward to hearing from candidates eager to develop their skills and become part of CERGE-EI’s international academic community. More information here: www.cerge-ei.cz/news/cerge-e...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Šimon Trlifaj, a visiting student at CERGE-EI, reflects on what makes an academic environment truly stimulating. “I would certainly recommend it to anyone who aspires to conduct high-quality quantitative social science research.” Read the full interview: blog.cerge-ei.cz?p=5240

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

How are AI, automation and digital technologies reshaping education, science and work? A major research project led by Prof. Štěpán Jurajda, funded through the Programme Jan Amos Comenius, is investigating some of the most pressing questions raised by technological change. t.co/da3K2zOq0s

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

What is it like to study economics at CERGE-EI in Prague? Blend Berisha, CERGE-EI PhD student, shares what he values most about CERGE-EI programs. 🎥 Watch the reel to hear Blend’s story. #economics #research #studywithus #cergeei

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Migration is often discussed through assumptions — but what does the evidence actually show? Listen to the new episode of Talking Economics with Achim Ahrens, CERGE-EI Assistant Professor, on migration, refugees and labour market integration.

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our PhD student 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐦 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯 on winning this year’s Best Conference Paper Award at the Royal Economic Society Annual Conference 2026! 🏆 #RES2026 #Economics #Research #AppliedEconomics #Econometrics #PublicPolicy #PhDStudent #AcademicAchievement

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

What was the most exciting part of studying at CERGE-EI? For Jaroslav Borovička, CERGE-EI alumnus and Associate Professor of Economics at NYU, it was discovering economic research — its relevance and its power to explain society and the real world. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gpS...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our recent #PhD graduate, Flavio Malnati! Flavio successfully defended his #dissertation "Essays in Long-Run Development and Economic History" in July 2026. We wish him continued success in his academic journey! 🌍 #cergeei #economics #proudofouralumni

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

What helps refugees integrate into the labour market — and what holds them back? 🎧 Listen to the new episode of Talking Economics with CERGE-EI Assistant Professor Achim Ahrens. 👉 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5lcu... 👉 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🎓 Newly Admitted Students Day 🍦 Thank you to everyone who came to our Newly Admitted Students Day. We’re excited to welcome you this fall — bright minds, fresh questions, and a lot of work ahead! 💙 #NewlyAdmittedStudents #AdmittedStudentsDay #WelcomeStudents #Fall2026 #BrightMinds #FreshQuestions

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

CERGE-EI is pleased to announce the Dissertation Completion Scholarships for selected advanced PhD students. Congratulations to this year’s recipients: Ilisa, Salamatu, Sofiana, and Vladimir! 👏

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🎓 CERGE-EI welcomed Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion as part of its Distinguished Speakers Series and on the occasion of the institution’s 35th anniversary. Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3bk...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

An IDEA_ThinkTank study by CERGE-EI researchers Lukáš Nádvorník and Filip Pertold has helped shape the debate on reforming Czech third-pillar pension savings. Their analysis identified key weaknesses in the current system. 👉Read more: tinyurl.com/2s3w9v3k

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

“A huge sea of research.” That is how Abylay Tursyn, a #PhD student from Narxoz University and visiting student at #CERGE-EI, describes what he discovered during his stay in Prague. Read the full interview: blog.cerge-ei.cz?p=5196

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

✨ CERGE-EI Anniversary Gala ✨ The CERGE-EI #community came together for a special anniversary #gala. An evening dedicated to our shared history, our people, and the ideas that continue to shape #research, #education, and public life. 🥂 Here’s to the next 35 years of ideas that matter.

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🎥 Watch the video and discover academic life at CERGE-EI, where research and learning come together. Here, people from around the world meet to explore economics, data, and ideas that matter. 🌍 Tune in to hear experiences and insights from the CERGE-EI community. 🤝✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvWt...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

From honorary recognition to public debate: Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion at @charlesuni.cuni.cz and CERGE-EI. Watch the public lecture: tinyurl.com/k6z2t48k

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

What does research mobility bring to a PhD journey? In the latest interview from the Places You’ll Go series, CERGE-EI PhD student Winnie Wanjiru Njoroge shares insights from her research stay at UC Berkeley. 👉 blog.cerge-ei.cz?p=5176

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🌍📈 Economics & Econometrics at Charles University ranks among the top 25.3% of 699 schools worldwide 🏆 🎓 Ready for top-level economic research? Explore the PhD in Economics at CERGE-EI 👉 www.cerge-ei.cz/phd-in-econo....

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our recent #PhD graduate, Theodor Kouro! Theodor successfully defended his #dissertation "Essays in Experimental Economics" in March 2026. Read the abstract here: lnkd.in/dPaMKi2y We wish him success in his journey! 🌍 #proudofouralumni #cergeei

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our #PhD graduate, Sona Badalyan! She successfully defended her dissertation, “Essays in Personnel Economics: Aging Workforce and Worker Substitutability,” and joined @unibonn.bsky.social, Institute for Applied Microeconomics, as a postdoc researcher. #proudofouralumni #cergeei

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

How do innovation and competition shape long-term prosperity? Few economists have influenced this question as deeply as Philippe Aghion. The Nobel laureate and CERGE-EI ESC member will receive an honorary doctorate from @charlesuni.cuni.cz. Congratulations, Professor Aghion.👏 tinyurl.com/3tebp7pt

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Meet Sinara Gharibyan, CERGE-EI #alumna and Postdoctoral Researcher at the @leibniz-ios.de in Regensburg. What can a CERGE-EI PhD lead to? In our Meet Our Alumni series, we follow the paths of #graduates shaping #research and academia around the world. #CERGEEI #MeetOurAlumni #Economics #PhD

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

CERGE-EI alumnus @crisisstudent.bsky.social of Moody’s Analytics explains why economists need to think in #scenarios. Listen to the latest episode of Talking Economics to get a practical macro guide for uncertain times. youtu.be/iHZfG9dObSc?... #GlobalEconomy #EconomicOutlook #RiskAnalysis

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Join us at CERGE-EI for a special seminar with Hippolyte Weneyam Balima from the IMF’s World Economic Outlook team, Washington, DC, presenting two analytical chapters from the Spring 2026 World Economic Outlook: “Defense Spending, Conflict, and Recovery.” www.cerge-ei.cz/news/the-spr...

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

How do migrants integrate, and what happens when policy does not just regulate, but stigmatizes? CERGE-EI’s new faculty member Teresa Freitas-Monteiro on her current research at www.blog.cerge-ei.cz. #CERGEEI #Migration #Economics #Ghetto #Research

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our recent PhD graduate, Michal Hakala ✨ Michal successfully defended his dissertation “Modeling Conditional Distribution of Intraday Returns" in March 2026. He is Senior Data Scientist at MSD, Prague. We wish him continued success in his journey! 🌍

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The new episode of Talking Economics brings a timely discussion with Kamil Kovář, Director at Moody’s Analytics and our alumnus, on how today’s overlapping shocks are reshaping the global economy. 🎧Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

There’s still time to apply. CERGE-EI’s second intake is open for students looking for rigorous economics training, real research exposure, and strong international career prospects. #CERGEEI #Admissions #Economics

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

In our Talking Economics Emerging Scholars episode, CERGE-EI PhD candidate Margarita Pavlova explains why economic conditions when students enroll and what happens after graduation can change the conclusions we draw about long-run “scarring effects.” blog.cerge-ei.cz?p=5097

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CERGE-EI @cerge-ei.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

As part of our Places You’ll Go series, we spoke with a CERGE-EI student Vladimir Shchukin about his research stay at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Read the full interview here: blog.cerge-ei.cz/?p=5092

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