Komparace české a slovenské ekonomiky z pohledu charakteru používané měny

The bachelor thesis examines the comparison of the Czech and Slovak economies from the perspective of the nature of the currency used. The theoretical part focuses on the main criteria from the Theory of Optimal Currency Area, and the Maastricht convergence criteria. In the final chapter of the theoretical part, the aim is to determine when and whether Czechia best met the Maastricht criteria between 2006 and 2021. The objective of the practical part is to verify the hypothesis that the euro has a more favorable impact on the development of the observed macroeconomic indicators than the national currency. This hypothesis is tested through the analysis of the following macroeconomic indicators in Czechia and Slovakia: Gross domestic product calculated using the expenditure method, inflation measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices, 3-month PRIBOR and EURIBOR interest rates, nominal exchange rates of CZK/EUR and SK/EUR, gross government debt, state budget balance, internal labor mobility, economic structure diversity measured by gross value added, and exports and imports of goods and services as a percentage of GDP.