News / Department of Economics and Business

The Euro Crisis Resulted from Philosophical Differences, Brunnermeier Says

June 9, 2017

The euro crisis is a result of philosophical differences among the founding countries of the eurozone, Markus Brunnermeier, Harold James, and Jean-Pierre Landau argue in their book “The Euro and the Battle of Ideas,” presented by Brunnermeier on June 8 at CEU. Brunnermeier is Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Economics at Princeton University and director of the Bendheim Center for Finance.

Governments can use ads to manage the media even in robust democracies

March 20, 2017

CEU Professor Adam Szeidl's research is mentioned in this article regarding media ownership and its affect on advertising revenue. http://www.livemint.com/Politics/aXx1zuXgoziXVVZsYYx83H/Governments-can-use-ads-to-manage-the-media-even-in-robust-d.html

Bekes Explains Differences in Statistics for Import and Export Numbers in EU Countries

March 3, 2017

http://index.hu/gazdasag/2017/03/03/gdp_kulkereskedelem_tukorstatisztika_maximilian_gebhardt - Hungarian news portal index.hu reports: Gabor Bekes, visiting faculty at CEU’s Department of Economics in an article about how import and export figures are calculated in different EU countries explains the reasons for the difference in numbers. Further coverage item: Magyar Nemzet (3.4.2017.p.7. Hianyoznak a vamok a statisztikaban)

Koren Comments on the Reality of Hungarian Export Expansion to the East

March 3, 2017

http://index.hu/gazdasag/2017/03/03/orban_export_kelet/ - Hungarian news portal index.hu reports: Miklos Koren, associate professor at CEU’s Department of Economics gave expert commentary on the Hungarian Prime Minister’s vision to export one third of Hungary’s products to Eastern countries. Koren pointed out that 80% of those companies that can export have foreign ownership, therefore it is them who decide about the direction of export of their products.

Peto and Reizer on the Inequality of Working Hours Between Women and Men in Hungary

February 24, 2017

http://www.piacesprofit.hu/gazdasag/170-evnyi-gazdasagi-hatranyban-vannak-a-nok/

CEU to launch new department in Budapest

February 13, 2017

The Budapest Business Journal published this piece about the new department CEU will create by combining strengths from the Business School and the Department of Economics. http://bbj.hu/economy/ceu-to-launch-new-department-in-budapest_128683

CEU to Create New Department Building on Business and Economics Education

February 10, 2017

In response to changing patterns in business education globally and the evolving needs of our students, Central European University is creating a new Department, building on the combined strengths of the current Business School and Economics Department. The new Department will welcome its first cohort of master’s and doctoral students in the 2017-18 academic year.

Where to Eat on Campus

February 6, 2017

By Maisha Fairuz, ECON ’18, Bangladesh With the new semester in full swing, now is a good time to review all the different places to eat on campus. The new building in Nador 15 offers two different choices. The catering company, Marsbeli, recently opened a restaurant in the 2nd floor right outside the library with a view of the Daube down the street. If you want a full-fledged, delicious meal then this is your place to be.