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Analysis of the Impact of Macroeconomic Stability on the Level of Global Competitiveness of Western Balkan Countries

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  • Nikola Milović

    (Faculty of Economics, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro)

  • Mijat Jocović

    (Faculty of Economics, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro)

  • Nikola Martinović

    (Faculty of Economics, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro)

Abstract

Competitiveness, as a complex concept, can be observed in different ways, from the perspective of an individual, group, company and/or state. The subject of this paper deals with competitiveness of national economies observed through factor analysis, with a particular focus on the level of macroeconomic stability. Through the application of the Analytical-Hierarchical Process (AHP) method, special attention has been paid to the comparative ranking of Western Balkan countries. The ranking has been made in relation to macroeconomic stability and the positions of countries in the ranking of the World Economic Forum, based on the Global Competitiveness Index, for three defined periods of time. The paper identifies key factors that affect the competitiveness of Western Balkan countries. Research findings show that macroeconomic stability has a strong impact on the level of global competitiveness of national economies.

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  • Nikola Milović & Mijat Jocović & Nikola Martinović, 2021. "Analysis of the Impact of Macroeconomic Stability on the Level of Global Competitiveness of Western Balkan Countries," Journal of Central Banking Theory and Practice, Central bank of Montenegro, vol. 10(2), pages 23-37.
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    Keywords

    global competitiveness; macroeconomic stability; national economy; GCI; Western Balkans.;
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    JEL classification:

    • E02 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - General - - - Institutions and the Macroeconomy
    • E60 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - General
    • E66 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - General Outlook and Conditions
    • F01 - International Economics - - General - - - Global Outlook
    • O11 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Macroeconomic Analyses of Economic Development
    • P20 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Socialist and Transition Economies - - - General
    • P24 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Socialist and Transition Economies - - - National Income, Product, and Expenditure; Money; Inflation

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