Price discrimination in value chains for cola drinks in the Czech Republic

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 343
Author(s):  
N.A. Kate�™ ◽  
ina Kašparová ◽  
Karel Šrédl ◽  
N.A. Jind�™ ◽  
ich Ploch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Price Discrimination ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
The Czech Republic

Price discrimination in value chains for cola drinks in the Czech Republic

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 343
Author(s):  
Roman Svoboda ◽  
Jind�™ich Ploch ◽  
Karel Šrédl ◽  
Kate�™ina Kašparová
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Price Discrimination ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
The Czech Republic

scholarly journals Domestic versus foreign energy use: an analysis for four European countries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
José A. Camacho ◽  
Lucas da Silva Almeida ◽  
Mercedes Rodríguez ◽  
Jesús Molina
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Total Energy ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Intensity ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Preliminary Step ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Domestic Use ◽  
Energy Intensities

AbstractIn order to adequately assess energy policies and set clear objectives, a key preliminary step is to know the energy use patterns of the different countries. This paper estimates the evolution of the total energy use over the period 1995–2015 in four European Union (EU) countries, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, and Spain, representative of two different energy patterns, the “Southern” one and the “Eastern” one. For doing so, we employ a Multi-Regional Input Output (MRIO) model. In difference with previous studies, in addition to differentiate between domestic and foreign use we distinguish whether this energy is produced domestically or abroad. The results obtained show a certain convergence in energy intensity across the four countries examined because of the radical transformations experienced by the Czech Republic and Hungary. Nonetheless, energy intensities are still substantially higher in Eastern than in Southern countries which confirms that the first group of countries have still a long road to go, especially regarding the incentives that their industries have to use energy efficiently. Taking our decomposition of total energy use, the reductions in total energy use were mainly caused by a high decrease in the importance of the domestic use of energy produced domestically. At the same time, a growing importance of the role played by the energy produced abroad was observed. These trends confirm the great importance of global value chains and the steady internalization of energy use. This methodology could be further applied to other countries.

Global value chains in the MedTech industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-92
Author(s):  
Jana Vlckova ◽  
Bublu Sarbani Thakur-Weigold
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Global Value Chains ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Economic Outcomes ◽  
Weak Links ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Medical technology (MedTech) is a growth industry, which like other manufacturing sectors has undergone fragmentation of production and emergence of Global Value Chains (GVCs). The purpose of this paper is to compare how two open European economies position themselves competitively within MedTech GVCs: highly developed Switzerland and the emerging Czech Republic. Design/methodology/approach The research applies a mixed methodology to analyze the performance of each location in the MedTech GVCs. It draws on macroeconomic, industry, trade and a proprietary sample of firm data, combined with onsite interviews. Findings The economic outcomes and GVC positions differ in both cases, whereas Switzerland focuses on high value-added activities such as R&D and after-sales service. Specialized manufacturing is also located here in spite of high costs. By contrast, the Czech Republic focuses mostly on low value-added activities, like manufacturing disposables, although some domestic innovative companies are notable. The authors generalize four types of firms in the industry, comparing their presence in both locations. Practical implications The competitive positions and challenges faced by each location when engaging in MedTech GVCs are summarized and related to economic outcomes. In the Czech Republic, the barriers to upgrading include its business environment, and weak links between education institutions and industry. Switzerland’s high cost structure is offset by adding high value in core competencies. Both countries should protect the inherent advantage their locations offer within responsive European supply chains. Originality/value GVC research in the MedTech sector has been limited. There is no comparison of two European countries, and their position in MedTech GVCs, nor of how firms, participate successfully in them.

Social variation in size at birth and preterm delivery in the Czech Republic and Sweden, 1989-91

1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koupilova ◽  
Vagero ◽  
Leon ◽  
Pikhart ◽  
Prikazsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Preterm Delivery ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Social Variation ◽  
Size At Birth

On Geropsychology in the Czech Republic

GeroPsych ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-166
Author(s):  
Hana Stepankova ◽  
Eva Jarolimova ◽  
Eva Dragomirecka ◽  
Irena Sobotkova ◽  
Lenka Sulova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Rehabilitation Research

This work provides an overview of psychology of aging and old age in the Czech Republic. Historical roots as well as recent activities are listed including clinical practice, cognitive rehabilitation, research, and the teaching of geropsychology.

Contemporary Psychology in the Czech Republic

2000 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiří Hoskovec ◽  
Josef M. Brožek
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
The Czech Republic

Notes on the Oak-hornbeam forest communitier of the Czech Republic

1994 ◽  
Vol 105 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 481-497
Author(s):  
Z. Neuhäuslová ◽  
J. Kolbek
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
The Czech Republic
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