Vitezslav Titl

Vitezslav (Vita) Titl is an Associate Professor (with tenure) at Utrecht University's School of Economics and a senior researcher at Charles University (Principal Investigator of a Junior STAR project). He holds affiliations with CESifo Network, KU Leuven, and Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His PhD in Economics (2020) was awarded jointly by KU Leuven and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, with a thesis on political connections and institutions in public procurement. He has held visiting positions at Princeton University, Bocconi University, and ZEW Mannheim.

Research Focus: Titl's work examines the political, legal, and institutional factors influencing public procurement markets, with emphasis on corruption, governance quality, and digital transparency. Key projects include analyzing e-procurement systems in Ukraine and the impact of legal requirements on bid competition. His research aims to enhance policy efficiency and reduce public spending inefficiencies.

Awards & Grants: Recipient of the OECD Golden Poster Award (2019) and a 5-year grant from the Czech Science Foundation for his project on institutional factors and information in procurement. Collaborates with think-tanks and policymakers, including a policy report for the European Parliament.

Professional Activities: Active in academic outreach and policy engagement. Research themes include 'Governing the Digital Society' and 'Institutions for Open Societies (IOS)'.