Current macroeconomic issues and methodological aspects of basic research II

Number:
IP70211
Principal investigator:
doc. Ing. Robin Maialeh, Ph.D., LL.M.
Co-investigater:
Ing. Filip Červenka, Ph.D., Umut Ünal, Ph.D., Mgr. Oleksandr Stupnytskyy, Filip Mandys, Ph.D., Ing. Jitka Špeciánová, Ph.D.
Grant provider:
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic 
Recipient:
Research Institute for Labour and Social Affairs (RILSA)
Solution time from:
2025
Solution time until:
2026
Description:

The project focuses on key research questions that reflect current challenges in economics and society. The selected research topics address crucial macroeconomic and macrosocial phenomena, including issues related to the structure of the economy and its societal impacts. Another significant area concerns socioeconomic inequalities, including analyses of their causes, consequences, perceptions, and their links to social mobility and societal cohesion. The project also examines the social interconnections with the business sector, focusing on how entrepreneurship influences social norms, culture, and public policies, and in what ways firms can promote sustainable development. Particular emphasis is placed on the green transformation of the economy and society, specifically on the challenges associated with the transition toward carbon neutrality in the fields of energy, industry, and transport, with the aim of identifying effective and socially equitable solutions. The project also touches upon issues of development economics, analyzing factors that contribute to inclusive economic growth, poverty reduction, and improved access to education and healthcare in lower-income countries.

The main objective of the project is to contribute – through international research teams and the use of advanced scientific methods – to expanding and deepening knowledge in the areas of labour market-macroeconomic policy interactions, socioeconomic inequalities, societal links to business, the green transformation, and development economics. The individual research activities will build on an interdisciplinary approach and international cooperation in order to achieve high quality and global impact. The project employs modern quantitative and qualitative methods of basic research, such as econometric analyses, experiments, and case studies, to generate new insights and innovative solutions in these key domains.

The project is firmly grounded in the current state of scientific knowledge and seeks to advance it further through original approaches and the integration of diverse research topics. Each output will be published in reputable international academic journals, ensuring its novelty, contribution, and high quality. Emphasis is placed on an innovative approach that connects different research areas and offers new perspectives on complex issues.

 
 



 
Outputs
 

ÜNAL, Umut & Robin MAIALEH, 2025. Czech labor market tightness yields only gradual inflation pressures. RILSA Policy Briefs, 8.

ČERVENKA, Filip & Robin MAIALEH, 2025. Wealth inequality in the Czech Republic: An experimental study on bridging the gap between perception and reality. Bulletin of Economic Research. Published online: 13 October 2025.

ADEKUNLE, Ibrahim Ayoade, Tolulope Oyakhilome WILLIAMS, Robin MAIALEH & Muiz Adeniji ADEGBENRO, 2025. Knowledge, attitude or risk? What drives the financial literacy gaps of university staff? Borsa Istanbul Review. Published online: 27 October 2025.

ADEKUNLE, Ibrahim Ayoade, Kaosarat Abolanle QUADRI & Robin MAIALEH, 2025. Social-economic determinant of air travel demands in Africa. Transport Policy, 166, 179–188. Published online: 6 March 2025.

EZENWA, Ndubuisi, Ibrahim AYOADE ADEKUNLE & Robin MAIALEH, 2025. Material ESG Performance and Bid Premium in Merger and Acquisition Deals. International Journal of Finance & Economics. Published online: 18 September 2025.