Komparativní výhody hospodářského prostředí v jednotlivých kantonech Švýcarska

The thesis discusses the comparative advantages of the different cantons of Switzerland. The aim is to compare the cantons, highlight their specifics and examine their main comparative advantages. In order to achieve this goal both PEST analysis and, at the end of each subchapter, SWOT analysis are used. After a methodological introduction Switzerland is first reviewed at a national level, so that it can be subsequently differentiated into individual cantons or groups of cantons. The first part reviews in detail four selected cantons, which are unique in their characteristics, i.e. Grisons, Ticino, Zurich and Geneve. Subsequently four groups of cantons are examined, namely Eastern, Central and French Switzerland as well as the cantons alongside the river Aare. For better clarity, all cantons are then compared based on major economic indicators, which allow conclusions on their comparative advantages. The final chapter deals with the Czech-Swiss trade cooperation, including not only the development and structure of mutual trade but also foreign direct investments. One of the conclusions reached is the significance of industry concentration and specialization, which represent one of the success factors of the Swiss economy. Another economic driver, which proves to be one of the determinants of cantons' comparative advantages, is the diversified tax burden.