Winners Announced in the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Dean’s Award Competition at the Faculty of Economics, VŠE in Prague
On Friday, May 16, 2025, the Faculty of Economics at the Prague University of Economics and Business (NF VŠE) announced the results of the 20th edition of the Dean’s Award Competition, recognizing the best bachelor’s and master’s theses by NF VŠE students.
“This year, I particularly appreciate two things: first, the number of participants who submitted theses not only on our traditional topics such as monetary and fiscal policy, but also on less typical areas including healthcare, crime, energy, and transport. Second, I would like to highlight the increasingly evident synergy between the scientific work of our students and the guidance provided by faculty members. My congratulations go not only to the winners but to all students who chose to share the results of their research. The high quality of submitted theses was also appreciated by the entire evaluation committee — this was clear both from the discussions during the final round and the conversations held during the closing reception,” commented Ing. Adéla Zubíková, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty.
Congratulations were also extended by Ing. Jan Kozák, Ph.D., long-time co-organizer of the competition.
As part of the final round, outstanding student theses from the partner Faculty of National Economy at the University of Economics in Bratislava were also recognized. Awards were presented to Veronika Boldižárová and Paula Gašpercová.
The 2025 edition of the Dean’s Award Competition was generously supported by the ČEZ Foundation, with a financial contribution of several hundred thousand CZK. The faculty and students extend their sincere thanks for this support.
Bachelor’s Thesis Category
| Placement | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kateřina Felcánová | Dynamic Efficiency of the Japanese Economy |
| 2nd | Vojtěch Měřínský | Development of the State Budget and Purpose-Specific State Funds in the Czech Republic (2019–2023) |
| 3rd | Jan Leher | Crime and Punishment – An Economic Analysis of Crime and Punishment Costs in Selected European Countries (2010–2021) |
| 3rd | Tobiáš Tiele | Comparison of Public Pharmaceutical Provision in the Czech Republic and Denmark (2017–2022): Efficiency Analysis and Reform |
| 5th–6th | Karolína Stoklasová | Simulation of Revenue and Expenditure Changes in the Budget of Popovičky Municipality for 2023 in Relation to a Development Project |
| 5th–6th | Vojtěch Března | The Yield Curve as an Indicator of Recession or GDP Growth – Analysis Based on U.S. and Czech Data (2000–2024) |
Master’s Thesis Category
| Placement | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Matouš Drulák | Analysis of the Impact of CNB Monetary Policy on the National Economy (2008–2023) |
| 2nd | Sebastian Hořelica | Financing of State-Owned Highway and Road Infrastructure in the Czech Republic (2000–2022): Focus on Tolling Efficiency |
| 3rd | Ludmila Straková | Comparative Analysis of State Support for Large Families in the V4 Countries (2020–2023) |
| 4th–6th | Alžběta Krejná | Accuracy Analysis of Macroeconomic Forecasts by Selected Institutions in the Czech Republic (2015–2023) |
| 4th–6th | Kristýna Veselá | Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Comparison of Renewable Energy Expansion and Nuclear Completion in 2030 in the Czech Republic |
| 4th–6th | Květa Nevosadová | The Impact of Generative AI on the Productivity of VŠE Students and Potential Macroeconomic Effects on the Czech Economy (2024) |
Special Mentions
The evaluation committee also recognized several students whose theses were of exceptionally high quality, though they did not place among the top six due to strong competition:
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Štěpán Hájek
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Tereza Křivánková
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Marek Jalovec