In his scientific work, associate professor Krčál focuses on two areas of economics: behavioral economics and industrial organizations. Within those, Mr. Krčál deals with two main topics: preferences and competitions. To explore these fileds, he uses a combination of three methods of empirical research: data collection using laboratory experiments (MUEEL laboratory) and experiments in the field, research of observational data and the use of agent-based models.
The habilitation thesis was entitled „The impact of improved housing on economic decision-making, well-being and perceptions: Evidence from a randomized-controlled trial“. During the habilitation procedure, associate professor Krčál gave a lecture on „The consequences matter: why hypothetical biases in the evaluation of time persist in controlled laboratory experiments“ and in October he succeeded with a habilitation lecture for FEA Scientific Council focused on the question „Does the quality of housing affect economic preferences and attention?“.
On Monday, 18 November 2024, the AS ECON MUNI meeting confirmed the faculty leadership for the next four years. Most of the Vice-Deans continue with their agenda with updated priorities, the team will be newly completed by Oleg Deev as Vice-Dean for Strategy and Development.
In some parts of the city, it can be faster to ride a shared bike than to drive or take public transport. In Brno, these are areas like Nová Zbrojovka or Spielberg Office, where traffic is heavy and public transport accessibility is poor. Dr Ondřej Špetík from ECON MUNI talks about how Brno residents use the bike-sharing system in the following interview.
