Projects / Programmes
klimatske spremembe in njihov vpliv na prevladujočo paradigmo v ekonomskih in poslovnih znanostih ter v Sloveniji (Slovene)
January 1, 2009
- December 31, 2013
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 5.02.00 |
Social sciences |
Economics |
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| Code |
Science |
Field |
| 5.02 |
Social Sciences |
Economics and Business |
Researchers (27)
Organisations (1)
Significance for science
Research focus on the firms’ behaviour allows us to: 1. analyse the development and competitiveness of firms through prism of internal/external factors (ownership, indebtedness, institutional characteristics, structural reforms and transition); 2. comparatively analyse indebtedness and capital structure at the EU level which is the first such analysis of its kind and should help us to explain situation in Slovenia along with differences among firms, sectors, and countries; 3. reveal the comparative efficiency of the anti-crisis measures in EU and effects of institutional characteristics of countries; 4. reveal the importance of internal characteristics, restructuring, investment in tangible/intangible capital and relations in firms. These results are important from the competitiveness and future development perspective; 5. contribution to the development of economic theory and empirical research in the areas of the role of stakeholders in firms; 6. emphasise extreme relevance and importance of strategic firms’ behaviour in current applied economic science due to its international aspects. Consumer analysis in tourism and quality of life from the perspective of sustainable development: 7. we contributed to integration of several levels of responsible consumption (environmental, social), observed predecessors of individual behaviour and enabled insight into importance of each dimension to develop strategies and impact on consumer behaviour; 8. based on the literature review and consistent use of two dimensions of firms’ responsibility we contributed to a more coherent understanding of ethical, sustainable, environmentally and socially responsible consumption; 9. position of the research into transitional environment expands the context beyond the traditional studied western cultural backgrounds; 10. we were first to deal with the problem of indebtedness of Slovenian firms and society from the perspective of sustainable development, in context of aging, pension reform and intergenerational relations; 11. analysed specific characteristics of Slovenian towns and their residents in light of sustainable urban development, which is one of only a few such analyses in Slovenia, and the first based on the economics of happiness. Research approaches used in the analysis are either new or applied in Slovenia for the first time: 12. development of methodology for measurement of intangible capital in the public sector; 13. preparation of database for intangible capital assessment using data provided by the SORS; 14. development of methodology for measurement of individual’s satisfaction with the quality of life in Slovenian cities with special focus on sustainable element; 15. use of annual reports at EU level, allowing for accurate comparative analysis of firms in the EU and Slovenia; 16. preparation of the first database of intangible capital in all sectors for a developing country, which allows private/public comparison and analysis of the implications for productivity.
Significance for the country
1. better understanding of Slovenian companies’ characteristics provided insights for businesses/ national economy on the adequacy of existing practices and proposed relevant changes. 2. comparative international analysis contributed to the understanding of Slovenian firms’ competitiveness. 3. study of the ownership problem, its transformation and (types of) investments and productivity is important for policy implication and guidance for management and owners. 4. based on identified problems we prepared gudilines for policy measures targeted at an increase in efficiency and competitiveness. 5. analysis of intangible capital in public sector revealed its weaknesses and contributed to increased investments in intangible capital, their efficiency, reduction of the public sector and stabilization of public finances. Through the study of sustainable development we: 6. continued the work in the field of environmental and sustainable elements and intangible capital since the literature and evidence on this topic for developing and transition countries is still quite limited and it is important to continue the work. 7. defined the importance of tourism for regional development, contributed to the development of appropriate measures and activities to maintain the countryside and development of eco-agriculture. 8. analysis of aging and its effects on sustainable development with respect to intergenerational relations contributed to the pensions funding analysis. 9. identifed sustainable impulses of residents and their satisfaction with life in cities, which is important input for design of appropriate measures and enhancing life quality. 10. provided insights into consumer behaviour and decision making with respect to environmentally and socially responsible corporate strategies. Other effects: 11. results are available to researchers, businesses, public institutions, governments, students and other interested public for different purposes; we presented them also at the Portorož Business Conference, which contributes to the problem awareness among businessmen. 12. many aspects of the analysis are novelty in the field, especially for developing countries, which allows for greater recognition of researchers and Faculty of Economics; integrative collaboration with prominent researchers, and improved quality of future research outputs. 13. due to wide research group international collaboration is strengthened. 14. results are not only communicated through scientific but also professional channels and serve as a platform for fundamental decisions in Slovenian economic development and development of Slovenian companies; the results are also disseminated via mass media. 15. results may positively affect Slovenian economic climate and growth; they may trigger necessary reforms of business environment and changes in the behaviour of key decision-makers.
Most important scientific results
Annual report
2009,
2010,
2011,
2012,
final report,
complete report on dLib.si
Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results
Annual report
2009,
2010,
2011,
2012,
final report,
complete report on dLib.si
