Analýza vstupu České republiky do eurozóny: přínosy a úskalí měnové unie v kontextu ekonomické konvergence v letech 2004–2023

This bachelor's thesis deals with the analysis of the Czech Republic's potential entry into the eurozone, examines the positives and negatives of the monetary union and evaluates the effect of the eurozone on economic convergence in the period 2004-2023. The thesis explains the convergence criteria, the description of the optimal currency zone and the risks associated with the adaptation of the euro. The work also analyzes the opinions of monetary policy makers and other renowned economists for a more professional view of the Eurozone issue. The practical part of the thesis contains quantitative data analysis including regression and β-convergence methods for measuring economic performance and challenges the argument that the euro causes faster economic convergence. The conclusions of the work show that despite certain benefits resulting from membership in the eurozone, there are also certain risks and challenges such as labor force mobility and fiscal integration that complicate the full-fledged integration process of the Czech Republic into the eurozone.