Prague-Glasgow Summer School in Economics
Exciting Opportunity at the Prague-Glasgow Summer School in Economics!
We’re bringing together distinguished lecturers from the Prague University of Economics and Business and the University of Glasgow for a series of captivating and insightful lectures. Immerse yourself in a diverse range of economic topics and enhance your understanding of complex economic theories and practices. and interact with leading academics in the field.
Why You Should Attend:
- Expert Lecturers: Learn from esteemed economists like Prof. Michele Battisti, Dr. Mridula Duggal, Dr. Geethanjali Selvaretnam, Dr. Vojtěch Kotrba and Dr. Pavel Potužák. Each brings a wealth of knowledge and unique insights into various facets of economics and business.
- Dynamic Topics: From exploring the intricacies of the Taylor Rule and optimal monetary policy to unraveling the complexities of labor market polarization in the AI era, the stability of unions, macroeconomic beliefs, our lectures cover a diverse range of subjects that are both relevant and thought-provoking. Our lectures are designed to stimulate your mind and encourage you to think critically about current economic challenges.
- Interactive Learning: This isn’t just about passive listening. Engage in lively discussions, participate in experimental economic games, and challenge your understanding of mainstream economics.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow students, academics, and professionals from various backgrounds. Expand your social network and exchange ideas with peers who share your passion for economics.
What to Expect:
The Prague-Glasgow Summer School offers a vibrant atmosphere where learning and fun go hand in hand. This summer school experience will not only enhance your understanding of key economic concepts but also give you a competitive edge in your studies. The summer school will also include excursions to selected companies and institutions. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an enriching and intellectually stimulating summer school program. Secure your spot at the Prague-Glasgow Summer School in Economics and Business.
This Summer School is primarily recommended for students of Faculty of Economics due to its focus, for students of other faculties upon agreement.
Lectures Programme
Meet Your Lecturers
Dr. Pavel Potužák
Assistant Professor in Economics, Prague University of Economics and Business, Faculty of Economics, Department of Economics
The main area of Pavel Potužák´s research is the Austrian theory of the business cycle, capital, and interest. Additionally, he focuses on neoclassical theory of economic growth, interest, and monetary theory. In his work, he particularly strives to bridge the Austrian theory and mainstream economics. He received his Ph.D. from the Faculty of Economics at Prague University of Economics and Business in 2016. Since 2008, he has been teaching courses in theoretical economics at the Department of Economics. In 2010, he completed an internship at the University of Houston, where he studied Taylor’s Rule. He regularly attends international conferences, especially those of ESHET (The European Society for the History of Economic Thought), of which he is a member. The most notable presentations of his research focus on topics such as the Austrian theory of the business cycle, Hayek’s MV-rule, and the possibility of a zero natural rate of interest.
Staff web page: https://keke.vse.cz/ing-pavel-potuzak-ph-d/
Dr. Vojtěch Kotrba
Assistant Professor in Economics, Prague University of Economics and Business, Faculty of Economics, Department of Economics
Vojtěch Kotrba is an economist specializing in Sports Economics, Behavioral Economics, and Experimental Economics. Holding a PhD from the Prague University of Economics and Business, He currently works as an assistant professor and serve as the lab manager at the Laboratory of Experimental Economics. His research delves into understanding human behavior through real-world and experimental data. In the sports domain, He has explored fan preferences on topics such as racial discrimination, the superstar effect, and the impact of athletes’ nationalities. Additionally, he has investigated the strategic aspects of fantasy sports, studying the optimality of behavior and decision-making strategies. Expanding on this line of inquiry, his interests also extend to esports, where he analyzes similarities with traditional sports fundamental principles. Simultaneously, he is currently engaged in experimental studies to understand human behavior within financial markets.
Personal web site: https://sites.google.com/view/vojtechkotrba
prof. Michele Battisti
Director of the Graduate Centre for Development Studies (CDS), University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School
Michele Battisti is a Professor of Economics at the Adam Smith Business School. Michele has received a PhD in Economics from Simon Fraser University (Vancouver, Canada) in 2012. His research interests are mainly within the large field of labour economics, with a focus on issues around migration, technological change, gender and health. A recent project of Michele estimates the welfare effects of international migration for non-migrants, taking account of both labour market and fiscal interactions. As part of another project, he has investigated how interactions between workers within a firm can affect labour market outcomes. Michele has also been working on the role of immigrant social networks on the employment and human capital investment decisions of newcomers to Germany. Focusing on asylum seekers, another project employs a field experiment based on a randomised control trial to evaluate the role of matching frictions for the labour market integration of forced migrants in Germany. Within a separate but related research agenda on the effects of innovation for individual workers, Michele has also worked on a project on the heterogeneous effects of technological and organisational change at the firm level for workers of different occupations, age and education levels. He is also working on projects related to the economics of gender and health economics.
Personal website: https://michelebattisti.wordpress.com
Dr. Geethanjali Selvaretnam
Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School
Geethanjali Selvaretnam is a Senior Lecturer at the Adam Smith Business School. Geetha has served as the Director of Learning and Teaching of Undergraduate Programmes and the Deputy Head of the Adam Smith Business School, with a focus on EDI and Sustainability. Geetha has received her PhD in Economics at the University of Essex under the supervision of Prof. V. Bhaskar. She also holds an MBA from the University of Colombo (Sri Lanka) and is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Geetha previously worked at the University of Essex, Royal Holloway and at the University of St Andrews. She also worked at an accountancy firm and at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Staff webpage: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business/staff/geethanjaliselvaretnam/#
Dr. Mridula Duggal
Adam Smith Career Development Fellow, University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School
Mridula Duggal is an Adam Smith Career Development Fellow at the Adam Smith Business School. Her primary interests lie in Behavioural Macroeconomics with a focus on Monetary Policy and Inflation Expectations. More recently, she has been delving in to Networks to understand belief formation. Mridula was a finalist for the ECB Young Economist Prize in 2023. Mridula has completed an MSc in Economics and International Financial Economics and an undergraduate degree from the University of Warwick. She holds a PhD from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Barcelona School of Economics.
Personal website: https://www.mridulaecon.io
Contact person: doc. Ing. Helena Chytilová, Ph.D. , M.A., vice-dean of international relations
