Analýza vývoje konkurenceschopnosti ČR s ohledem na vstup do EU

The theme of this thesis is to define the concept of international competitiveness from the macroeconomic and qualitative point of view and particularly identificate its development in Czech Republic with the fact of joining European Union. To prove or disprove the negative predictions of its development after concepting the European law, therefore, integration into this international community, is the main goal. The theoretical part focuses on general and wider definition of international competitiveness including the issues of the European Union and Maastricht criterias. The analytical part analyzes development of the chosen indicators before and after the accession to the EU. Also identifies positive influence on competitiveness arising from being the member of the European Union. Conclusion of the thesis allowed wider perception of the international competitiveness. Also captures the impact of the Czech Republics'membership in the EU on the macroeconomic indicators and the quality of life measured by the human development index.