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Inequality in the Income of the Population as a Determinant of the Country's Economic Growth
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2020)
In this article, there is explored the dependence of economic performance and economic growth on income inequality expressed by Gini coefficient and S80/S20 ratio. Analysis is based on data collected upon EU countries in ...
Impact of Digital Supported Process Workflow Optimization for Hip Joint Endoprosthesis Implantation on Hospital - Specific Process and Quality Ratios
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2020)
Considering the continuous change within the German health care system, German hospitals are forced to realize efficiency gains and, at the same time, try to enhance their quality standards. Digital support systems in ...
The Relationship Between Production and Consumption of Alcohol and its Taxation in the EU Countries
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2020)
The taxation of alcoholic beverages in the EU member states varies despite the harmonization efforts. This situation has been caused by the relatively liberal tendencies in tax policies concerning the determination of ...
Rationale for Replacement of the Destructive Test by Non-Destructive One in Medical Devices Manufacturing
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2020)
Due to expanding demand for the level of testing on one side and reduction of costs on the other side, the question how to replace expensive destructive testing of medical devices without compromising the quality of final ...
Introduction: Key issues and policies for extending working life
(Springer Switzerland, 2020)
Extended working life policies have been widely promoted in Europe and in wider international settings. However, to date, these policies have not, for the most part, taken sufficient account of the gender and health ...
Efficiency Development in the German Pharmaceutical Market
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2020)
Changes in Germany legislation since 2009 significantly limited the operation of German pharmacies. Since then, there has been a steady decline in the total number of pharmacies. This article deals with the efficiency ...
An Empirical Analysis of the Currency Hedging Behavior of North German SMEs
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2020)
In a globalized world, companies are able to sell their products or services abroad or purchase them abroad. This generates advantages due to the expansion of the business area creating a broader market but comes along ...
Efficiency comparison and efficiency development of the metallurgical industry in the EU: Parametric and non-parametric approaches
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2020)
This article deals with the development of technical (production) efficiency in the metallurgical industry in EU countries with an emphasis on the situation in the Czech Republic. The efficiency of individual countries was ...
Measuring the Public Perception of the European Integration Process: Evidence from the United Kingdom and Germany
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2020)
This paper investigates a new method of measuring public perception of European integration policies. The methodology is based on a monthly frequency of news generating a negative attitude toward the EU integration process ...
Rates of CO2 registration taxes levied on passenger cars in the EU - can they cause distortion?
(Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2020)
Some of the European Union member states try to tackle the issue of CO2 emissions generated by the transport sector through environmental registration taxes. The aim of the present research is to ascertain whether they use ...