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North American Monetary Union from the point of view of the Optimum Currency Areas theory
Jirka, Tomáš ; Slaný, Martin (advisor) ; Chytil, Zdeněk (referee)
The goal of this thesis is to evaluate the readiness of the member states of NAFTA to adopt a common currency or some other narrower monetary arrangement. This readiness is evaluated by the lens of Optimum currency areas theory (OCA). This thesis provides an overview of the basic OCA criteria, estimates the Optimum Currency Areas Index as a tool to assessing the fulfillment of OCA criteria and readiness of the countries of NAFTA to adopt a common currency or some other narrower monetary arrangement along the lines of the European monetary union. The results of this research indicates that Canada vis a vis USA is in state of advanced convergence and Mexico converges towards the USA economy. We can say that on the basis of OCA criteria the common currency arrangement is likely to be possible in the near future.
ProCulture
Jirka, Tomáš ; Lázňovský, Michal (advisor) ; Nekolný, Bohumil (referee)
My thesis describes the historical background of ProCulture's origin. An interesting chapter explains the organization that led to the establishment of ProCulture headed by George Soros and his foundation, Open Society Fund Prague. The main part of my thesis focuses on the activities of ProCulture. These activities have a huge impact on Czech culture and politics. I highlight the significance of advocacy activities through my examples of particular campaigns and through informative and educational work. Lastly, I explain that there are similar organizations in the Czech Republic being described. Proculture is a very important element of Czech cultural life.

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