Luokat: Kaikki - education - investment - location - economy

jonka Yannick Lieber 12 vuotta sitten

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TEAM - Czech Republic

The Czech Republic, positioned centrally in Europe, offers significant opportunities for foreign investment due to its strategic location, robust economy, and favorable business environment.

TEAM - Czech Republic

Foreign Investment in Czech Republic (Česká Republika) Yannick Lieber, Kenan Husic, Fan Pan

SUMMARY


The Czech Republic is a European country located namely between Germany, Austria and Poland - its' capital and largest city is Prague.


The population of the nation is numbered at 10.5 million with Czech as the official language.

COMMERCIAL

OPPORTUNITITES

LOW INVESTMENT PRICES

Kenan


- Inflation is lower then the World and European avergage.


- In 1991 inflation was at 36.19%! - Today it is -1.17.


- Compared to similar economies, property cost is 20% less.


- This means greater purchasing power and worth of funds invested.

WESTERNIZED MARKET

Fan


- Adapting to the Czech market can be accomplished with ease.


- Culture, metality and lifestyle simliar to that of Western countries.

STABLE & STRONG

Yannick


- Equal and stable economy where all have disposible/discretionary income


- They're in a position to spend, therefore contributing to an ongoing stimulation of the economy.


-Top 10 country in the world with equal distribution of income. Gini index of ~26!

STRENGTHS

PRIME LOCATION

Kenan


- Similar to real estate, a contry's location is key. Czech Republic is located in the center of Europe (Germany, Poland, Austria, Slovakia)


- Part of the largest economy in the world


- Many international alliances

GREAT BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Fan


- Some of the strongest traits compared to other countires


- Foreign investment, trade policies and infrastractures are very well rated on an international scale


- It has the 15th best educational system in the world

STRONG ECONOMY

Yannick


- The country's economic health is very solid and reliable, an essential aspect of investment


- Canada has a debt increase of 259% of GDP and UK at 466%, Czech Republic is at 41%


- Unaffected by the economic crises, 99% household debt is in the Czech currency and has a very stable and cautious banking system

THREATS

EASTERN COUNTRIES

Kenan


- Shares borders to the east with countries who are classed as having medium risk.


- If there were to be conlift in the neighboring nations, threats could potentially spill into the Czech Republic.

POPULATION

Fan


- Large protion of the population is aging.


- Unsustainable health care system, not enough funding.


- The health of an economy depends on the health of it's population.

DEPENDANT

Yannick


- Czech trades with other European countries.


- Can be a great oppurtunity, but also be a threat since the country is dependant on its' surrounding markets.


- If neighboring markets begin to suffer, they may cease business with the country.

WEAKNESSES

LANDLOCKED

Kenan


- Ideally located in Europe but is landlocked.


- Foreign trade is more diffucult due to the country's lack of direct access to seaside ports.

INTERNET

Fan


- Approximately 65% of the Czech Republic population uses computers and Internet.


- Low computer and Internet use limits the possiblities and use of technology.

CORRUPTION

Yannick


- Out of 182 countries, it is ranked at 57 with a score of 4.4 for corruption - middle of the scale.


- Can hamper economic growth.

STATS

Population: 10,562,214


Total GDP: $272.2 billion

GDP Per Cap: $25,900 million


Exports: $146.7 billion

Vehicles, Chemicals

Imports: $143.5 billion

Oil, Machinery


Main industries: Machinery (Skoda), Agriculture (Wheat, Potatoes)