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Team of EconNet Research Group (University of Pécs) - research on different aspects of economic networks. #EconNetRG

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📢 Call for papers – EconNet Workshop Pécs 2026
The event brings together scholars working at the intersection of network economics, innovation, economic geography, global value chains, and complexity research.

More info here: https://t.co/f3KrXFAgAD

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A recent paper introduces and analyzes the software-based dimension of the Economic Complexity Index (ECI): https://t.co/ZRzt0AOPs5

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📊#EWI: Software-based complexity 🧑‍💻
In Europe Western Europe dominates the top and Germany leads (#3 globally). In the V4, Czechia and Poland rank relatively well, while Hungary (#34) and Slovakia lag behind. #ECI #software #V4

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#EWI: economic complexity on research💡
The UK leads Europe with Sweden and the Netherlands. After Italy, a clear lower-complexity tier emerges, where the V4 countries are positioned and Slovakia stands out on the downside. #ECI

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#EWI: Economic complexity beyond trade ⚗️

Sweden, Germany and Austria lead the tech-based #ECI ranking, while Switzerland falls back. Among the V4, Czechia and Poland outperform Hungary (#31), with Slovakia slightly behind. Different lenses, different rankings. #ECI #technology

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⚠️We are extending the deadline to 22th May!⚠️

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Last call for papers/applications, only1️⃣week left! Join the conversation with @ZoltanElekes and @cesifoti.

📌Registration deadline: 15th May
🔥For application: extended abstract
📩 Contact: [email protected]

More info: https://t.co/09YiXczH9M

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#EWI: Who is Europe’s most complex economy?

Using trade based #ECI, Switzerland ranks #3 globally, Germany #5. Hungary ranks a strong #14 globally. Among the V4, Czechia performs best, Slovakia is close to Hungary, while Poland lags behind. #ECI #trade #V4

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Last call for papers/applications, only1️⃣week left! Join the conversation with @ZoltanElekes and @cesifoti.

📌Registration deadline: 15th May
🔥For application: extended abstract
📩 Contact: [email protected]

More info: https://t.co/09YiXczH9M

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#EWI: 10 years of car export🚗
China’s share rose by +8.65%, Germany fell –5.44%. Japan, UK, FR, US also lost ground. In CEE: SK (+1.59%), CZ (+1.14%) gained, while HU get –0.1%. Key question of the future: how traditional car manufacturers will be able to compete with China.

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📊#Produce or #invent? Can make it (RCA), but may not know why it is made that way (RTA). In V4, Poland & Czechia stand out, Hungary lags, especially in tech. Globally, Germany & France is tech‑heavy, China is production‑heavy, while US manufacturing shows weak RCA and RTA. #EWI

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🌍Global trade is dominated by just a few key products. Raw materials (especially energy), electronics and the automotive industry stand out. This helps explain why Middle East conflicts and the global re‑shaping of car production matter so much for the world economy. 📊

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🔔 Call for papers – deadline: May 15

The workshop offers a platform to discuss recent theoretical and empirical insights and ideas!

More info: https://t.co/gF1wXy2AcS

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#EWI: What makes a Hungarian film better?
International productions don’t just bring jobs, they transfer skills. Films involving professionals with international experience receive higher ratings, especially in set design, costumes & make‑up. Knowledge spillovers improve quality.

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More details: https://t.co/z9l5ZGx9lL

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#EWI: Separate worlds🎬
Hungary’s film sector shows clear #duality:
local productions and international shoots rely on largely separate professional circles.
Yet mobility between them matters — it supports #knowledge spillovers and improves local capabilities.

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The paper is published in Industry and Innovation: https://t.co/z9l5ZGx9lL

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GVC pattern in #film production: Hungary is a key node, but has low presence at the front and end of the chain (producer, director, screenwriting, final edit). But strong leadership: nearly one‑third Hungarian dept heads, and set design is highly local.

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@ZoltanElekes will be a keynote at the upcoming EconNet Workshop! His work shows how #supplier ties, #labour market links, and knowledge #networks shape #diversification and regional #resilience.

🔥Let's join us: https://t.co/Z0Awg7Guez

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#EWI - technological specialisation
Southern & Western Europe = coherent tech clusters while Eastern Europe = dispersed structures. Patterns match last week’s product results, but Northern Europe stands out: dispersed products, but more coherent tech (deliberate strategy?)

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@cesifoti will be a keynote at the upcoming EconNet Workshop! A leading voice in economic #complexity and key contributor to #relatedness framework. His work reshaped how we think about capabilities and diversification.

🔥Let’s join us: https://t.co/Z0Awg7Guez