This study investigates the institutional conditions under which a welfare state becomes a threat to freedom in the sense of Hayek’s “road to serfdom” warning. Using a dynamic political-economy model, the study demonstrates that the decisive margin is not the fiscal size of the state but the implementation form of public policy: whether it relies […]
Dear students, on Thursday, April 2, Dean’s Day takes place which means there are no classes and all the office hours are cancelled on this day. Also, from Friday, April 3, to Monday, April 6, it is the Easter holiday. Enjoy your days off during this holiday time and see you back in classes on […]
The introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) represents a fundamental shift in how companies operating in the European Union must manage sustainability, risk, and supply chains. This study examines how Czech manufacturing firms are preparing for this transition and provides insights into the organizational, strategic, and institutional factors shaping their readiness. The […]
The Innovation Week of summer semester will take place from Tuesday 7 April to Friday 10 April. Innovation Week means that there will be no timetabled teaching and the week will be dedicated to interesting lectures, workshops and generally introducing modern forms of teaching. You can find all events in English here. Please note that some events are intended for […]
The 1st intake application deadline for the English taught programmes at FBA is on February 28th, 2026. By that date, you have to have filled out all the sections in your e-application (which have to be marked green for completed) and upload all the required documents. The application has to be paid for by February 28 as well. Details of the […]
The European Union is at a critical juncture in terms of its long-term economic competitiveness. Despite being one of the world’s largest economic blocs, its capacity to mobilize capital, finance innovation, and support strategic priorities such as the green and digital transitions, defense, and technological sovereignty remains structurally constrained. A central weakness lies in the […]
