60th Anniversary of Statistics at the University of Economics in Prague

Abstract

Celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the birth of University of Economics in Prague (VŠE) this autumn is a good opportunity to mention the beginning of activities of statisticians at this university. The article deals with the establishment of Statistical Department in historic relations and its development and activities in the first 15 years. We prepare other contributions extending the assessment of activities of statisticians at the University of Economics in the following decades and dealing with the latest work results of Statistical Departments at the University of Economics.