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Heroes of productivity growth
News, Chris Bradley & Jan Mischke, Published on 03/06/2025
» Few doubt that productivity growth is good for society. It generally translates into higher wages, a consumer surplus (prices below what you are willing to pay), larger profits, and greater shareholder value. Less understood, however, is how productivity growth is created. New research from the McKinsey Global Institute shows that the lion's share comes from just a few firms making audacious moves.
Russia won't trade land for peace
Oped, Jan Lipavský, Published on 23/08/2023
» Fifty-five years ago, half a million Soviet soldiers began to occupy Czechoslovakia. Over 6,000 tanks rolled over the Prague Spring dream held by a large portion of our citizens.
Huawei patent case shows courts' increasing clout
News, Jan Wolfe, Published on 13/06/2018
» A smartphone patent fight between Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and Samsung Electronics Co could reach a global resolution through a ruling by a Chinese court, a development that reflects the growing attractiveness of China as a quick and effective forum for intellectual property disputes.
Repeal of Thai-Malay dual citizenship a risky deal
News, Jan-David Franke, Published on 09/04/2018
» Optimism reigns on the 60th anniversary of Thai-Malaysian diplomatic relations. Yet some contentious issues, in particular Thai-Malay dual citizenship and a planned border wall in Songkhla, remain a challenge for the two immediate neighbours.