Hodnocení regulačních nástrojů dekarbonizace v českém automobilovém průmyslu v letech 2019–2024

The aim of this bachelor’s thesis is to assess the economic impacts of the European Union’s decarbonization policies on the Czech automotive industry from 2019 to 2024 and to examine whether market mechanisms would ensure a more efficient transformation of this sector. The theoretical section defines macroeconomic concepts and mechanisms of market and government failure. The practical section then combines quantitative and qualitative market analysis, a comparison with the less-regulated U.S. environment, and an expert interview. The results show that blanket regulations generate high financial and administrative costs and enforce inefficient cross-subsidization of low-emission vehicles. At the same time, however, they reveal that this regulatory burden acts as a catalyst that accelerates innovation and the transition to higher-value-added production. The conclusion then formulates alternative economic recommendations for the Czech Republic, with an emphasis on reducing bureaucracy, supporting investment, and protecting competitiveness.