This edited volume brings together original scientific studies on current economic and developmental issues in the Balkan region, and is composed of papers by 25 authors from seven different countries. The Balkan region has gained significant interest in recent years due to its location and...

Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES -- PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- I INTRODUCTION -- II POPULATION STRUCTURE -- III MARRIAGE AND NUPTIALITY -- IV BIRTH AND FERTILITY -- V DEATH AND MORTALITY -- VI FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND STRUCTURE -- VII THE...

Cover -- CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- STRUCTURE AND FOCUS OF THE REPORT -- COUNTRY COVERAGE AND ACRONYMS -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- OVERVIEW: ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN THE WESTERN BALKANS -- CHAPTER 1: JOBS, GROWTH, AND CONVERGENCE: OBSTACLES AND THE ROADMAP TO REFORM -- A. Growth and Convergence-A Cup...

Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Building Market Institutions in South Eastern Europe- An Overview -- Abbreviations -- 1. Institutional Aspects of the South Eastern European Economy: Introduction, Trends, and Scope of the Study -- Background -- Trends in the SEE8 Economies --...

Intro -- CONTENTS -- Foreword -- Abstract -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- 1. Introduction and Executive Summary -- 2. Background -- Objective of the Study -- The SEE Region -- The Study and Data Used -- 3. SEE Regional Electricity Demand and Supply 1991-2001 -- Regional Electricity Demand...

This study asserts that the repatriation of foreign fighters from the conflict in Ukraine poses a significant threat to the peace and stability of the Southeast Europe within the realm of organized crime. It contends that Southeast Europe serves as fertile ground for foreign fighters during...

The impact of innovations on the growth of the green economy is a crucial aspect for a country's economy. The promotion of these innovations and investments is also vital for sustainable and long-term development. This paper aims to present the role of innovation on green economic growth in the...

This book presents a multidisciplinary approach to the Western Balkans, addressing topics from the green image of a country, sustainable waste management, the way in which SMEs develop green entrepreneurship, sustainability in tourism and trade, green consumerism, energy efficiency, and...

Gastronomy for Tourism Developmentprovides readers with insight into the political reasons all countries in the region pay little attention to the common gastronomic heritage. It challenges the issues faced by those within the industry, addressing the potential for the region to become a...