Projects / Programmes
Objectives and methodology
January 1, 1999
- December 31, 2003
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 5.02.00 |
Social sciences |
Economics |
|
| Code |
Science |
Field |
| S188 |
Social sciences |
Economics of development |
| S190 |
Social sciences |
Management of enterprises |
| S185 |
Social sciences |
Commercial and industrial economics |
| S195 |
Social sciences |
Development cooperation |
| S191 |
Social sciences |
Market study |
Researchers (8)
Organisations (1)
| no. |
Code |
Research organisation |
City |
Registration number |
No. of publicationsNo. of publications |
| 1. |
0502 |
Institute for Economic Research |
Ljubljana |
5051690000 |
2,659 |
Abstract
The main objectives of the research are: the study of current economic trends and of functioning of the main economic categories in a small open economy; preparation of analytical tools for the restructuring process of Slovenian industries (large enterprises, SMEs); indicators of global and regional competitiveness. Methodology is based on modern quantitative methods (econometric modeling, mathematical programming) and the application of users’ tools for microeconomic research and management consulting.
Main economic categories are studied through econometric modeling on aggregate (GDP, factor incomes, investment, employment, prices, prices distortion) and sectoral levels. Sectoral studies evaluate the development of different economic sectors and subsectors (manufacturing and mining, energy, agriculture, tourism, transportation, housing, telecommunications, banking, insurance an other business services). These studies represent the information basis for policy-makers at the macro, mezzo and micro levels. Business research comprises the following areas: corporate strategy, corporate restructuring and change management, sales and marketing management, finance and cost management.
In the field of economic development, the research staff analyses current trends in Slovenia and well as in other Central and Eastern European countries and compares them with developments in Western European and other market economies. The research of economic systems comprises the analysis of monetary and fiscal system and institutional changes (such as privatisation, tax reforms, etc.). Theoretical and empirical studies deal with labour productivity and problems of labour mobility.
A special emphasis is given to integration issues: Slovenia's EU accession strategy, monetary reform in Slovenia in view of the European Monetary Union (EMU), as well as development of modern state interventionism as a system of economic measures aimed to restructure the economy. In the field of technological change, basic relations between the economy and technology are analysed in order to find the elements for appropriate innovation policies.
WORLDWIDE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Application of new economic theories (rules for “new” economy); new theoretical approaches related to CGE and econometric models; the use of econometric models for the evaluation of economic policy measures (technology, fiscal, foreign trade, monetary and industrial policy, environment, innovation). By participation in international research projects (4th and 5th FP, INCO COPERNICUS, COST etc.) the research team has been fully included into European research networks.
IMPORTANCE FOR SLOVENIA
From the standpoint of new development paradigm (based on the fact that the transition in Slovenian economy is accomplished and that new technologies should be diffused to a greater extent) the research programme represents an important input for policy makers at international, national and regional level. The research results enable the comparison of Slovenian economy with similar countries.
The research team is a partner of IMD in preparing the World Competitiveness Yearbook. This yearly publication ranks 48 countries according to 288 competitiveness indicators grouped in 8 categories (domestic economy, internationalisation, S&T, management, government, finance, people and infrastructure). The research team has done contractual research for different ministries (Ministry for Economic Relations, Ministry for Labour, Ministry for Education, Ministry for Environment and Physical Planning etc.), Chamber of Economy and international organisations (EU, World Bank, UNIDO, FAO, OECD). The research team organizes international seminars and conferences and offers special educational courses for visiting scholars and researchers.
Most important scientific results
Final report
Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results
Final report
