Is Europe Losing the Innovation Race? (part 2/2)

8 oktober 2025

The Horizon of the University of Economics in Prague is a scientific and educational podcast. The host Niclas Berggren talks with Magnus Henrekson about some of today’s most pressing economic challenges.  

In the second part of the conversation, host Niclas Berggren continues his interview with Swedish economist Magnus Henrekson, delving deeper into the key forces shaping Europe’s economic future.

They discuss what truly drives economic growth, whether the size of government matters, and how post-Communist countries like the Czech Republic have managed their transition. The conversation also turns to Europe’s green transformation — including debates on nuclear power, green industries, and energy policy — and explores what role education and academic economics play in building a more prosperous society.