The high openness and high dependence of this region on foreign capital have made the Western Balkan countries vulnerable to capital volatility. The reduction of foreign capital imposed rapid adjustments in domestic demand that, together with a collapse in exports, resulted in substantial output declines. High competition between the Western Balkan countries favored investors and a race to the bottom in terms of regional investment conditions (taxes, subsidies) led to a situation that made regional development policies difficult.
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