Publications

Publications and policy papers by Matyáš Levínský at PAQ Research.

A selection of studies and analyses I authored or co-authored as part of my work at PAQ Research.

Fragmented municipalities, expensive services, overstretched mayors. The answer is a reform of the community-of-municipalities institute

publication

author

literature review

A comprehensive case for reforming Czech municipal government through the Společenství obcí institute, modeled on the French intercommunal system, rather than through politically unrealistic mergers.

Feb 25, 2026

4 min

Cooperation, investment, and strong centres. Reforming RUD can improve life in the regions

publication

second author

literature review

A framework proposal for reforming Czechia’s municipal fiscal allocation system (RUD) to incentivise inter-municipal cooperation and support microregional centres.

Nov 11, 2025

2 min

ANO has absorbed the anti-system parties. The former coalition hits a ceiling in poorer microregions, where turnout also rose

publication

author

data analysis

Regional analysis of the 2025 Czech parliamentary elections showing how ANO consolidated the anti-system vote and how socioeconomic development shaped turnout and party support.

Oct 4, 2025

2 min

The left has vanished, ANO votes in cities, the Christian Democrats have the most councillors. A look at Czech municipal elections

publication

author

data analysis

Analysis of Czech municipal elections revealing the near-disappearance of the left, the collapse of electoral competition in small municipalities, and the distinctive regional bases of the major parties.

Apr 16, 2025

3 min

Protecting lower-income owners, incentives to build and rent. A smarter way to tax real estate

publication

second author

literature review

Proposal for Czech property tax reform shifting the burden from buildings to land values, paired with a labor tax cut, to protect vulnerable owners and improve housing supply.

Apr 3, 2025

2 min

10 myths about taxing wine

publication

second author

literature review

Quick-reaction fact-check debunking ten common objections to introducing an excise tax on still wine in Czechia.

Apr 17, 2024

1 min

Czechia is not falling behind in philanthropy, but the state could do more to encourage giving

publication

second author

literature review

Benchmarking Czech philanthropy against other European countries and proposing tax reforms to encourage charitable giving.

Apr 4, 2024

2 min

Ukrainian refugee integration: one year on

publication

second author

data analysis

One-year review of Czechia’s integration of Ukrainian refugees across housing, employment, and education, drawing on the ongoing Voice of Ukrainians panel.

Apr 17, 2023

2 min

Residents of Prague 1 are troubled by tourism and transit traffic

publication

second author

data analysis

Representative survey of Prague 1 residents on the impacts of over-tourism and transit traffic on quality of life.

Mar 15, 2023

2 min

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