Housing Policy and Labour Market in Croatia

Bejaković, Predrag; Mrnjavac, Željko

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“…A significant body of economic research suggests that a well-educated and appropriately skilled workforce can greatly amplify a country's potential for economic growth, productivity, and innovation 3,4,5,6 . These individuals, equipped with the right skills, not only personally benefit from enhanced employment prospects and wage premiums 7,8 , but also contribute substantially to organizations and the broader society.…”

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Navigating the Nexus: Econometric Insights Into Education and Employment in the Western Balkans

Qehaja,

Gara,

Hoti

2023

iele

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In the rapidly changing global economic environment, economic restructuring, innovation, and globalization have led to marked changes in labor markets, creating significant skill gaps and mismatches. The recent economic upheaval, deepened by the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine standoff, has accentuated the need for a new paradigm of growth, one relying more heavily on domestic resources. The Western Balkan region, blessed with abundant natural resources and a prolific agricultural sector, still counts human capital as its most valuable asset. In this context, the evolution of education and the improvement of workforce skills become key components for enhancing economic recovery and growth in the Western Balkan economies. This research paper offers a comprehensive econometric investigation of the dynamics between education, skills, and employment within Western Balkan countries. Utilizing an extensive dataset of 2905 observations from the Balkan Barometer, Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) database, the study delves into the complex roles of compulsory, tertiary, and adult education systems in enhancing employability across six Western Balkan nations -Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. The research employs a robust ordinary least squares (OLS) model to examine the effect of varying education levels and skills on employment while factoring in additional socio-demographic variables such as age, gender, and geographical location. The study challenges the conventional wisdom that suggests educational attainment alone is sufficient in the current job market.

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Navigating the Nexus: Econometric Insights Into Education and Employment in the Western Balkans

Qehaja,

Gara,

Hoti

2023

iele

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“…Employment is emphasised not just as source of status, but also as a significant source of income, social support, and participation in society. On the other hand, many Montenegrins with low employability are exposed to poverty and social exclusion (Bejaković, 2021). A similar emphasis is found in an earlier study (Institute for Strategic Studies and Prognoses, 2010).…”

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In-work poverty in Montenegro

Golubović

Mirković²,

Jadranka³

2022

J. int. comp. soc. policy

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Montenegro has the highest in-work poverty (IWP) rates among all ex-Yugoslav countries. Although the IWP rate in Montenegro is significantly below the average poverty rate for the entire population, it has increased substantially since 2013. Despite that, IWP is rarely discussed as an important topic in the media or by policymakers, although some policies do target the working population at risk. This article starts with the identification of factors that affect IWP and differences in IWP of specific population groups between Montenegro and selected ex-Yugoslav countries (Slovenia and Serbia). As low earnings and low wages from employment are the main causes of IWP, the article focuses on the analysis of policies that influence income: minimum wage policy, family policy and tax policy and their influence on IWP of specific population groups. We use SILC data to map trends of IWP, while further analysis is based on desk review and expert interviews. We conclude that the approach to IWP in Montenegro requires more integrated policies that should target population groups most exposed to IWP.

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Housing Policy and Labour Market in Croatia

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Navigating the Nexus: Econometric Insights Into Education and Employment in the Western Balkans

Navigating the Nexus: Econometric Insights Into Education and Employment in the Western Balkans

In-work poverty in Montenegro

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