The shift to capitalism is generally considered a good thing by almost everybody, but the everyday life of the some categories of people such as pensioners or rurals is difficult, because of a insufficient purchasing power. However, the situation is regularly improving.

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Development indicators for the Czech Republic

undp.org... - Human Development Indicators - Czech Republic

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Social security

ssa.gov... - Social Security Programs in the Czech Republic