Balkan Economies
Introduction: Understanding North Macedonia’s Economic Trajectory
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Bujamin BelaAssoc. Prof. Dr., Mother Teresa University
North Macedonia’s economic history and trajectory offer a unique lens through which broader themes of economic transformation, structural adjustment, and post-socialist transition can be examined. North Macedonia’s economic evolu-tion is deeply intertwined with its historical legacies and its efforts to navigate the challenges of transition, modernization, and integration into the global economy. Since gaining independence in 1991, the country has undergone sig-nificant structural transformations, shifting from a socialist planned economy to a market-oriented system while contending with economic vulnerabilities, regional instabilities, and global financial fluctuations. The book Balkan Economies: Structure, Transition, and Transformation of North Macedonia, 1991–2024 offers an in-depth exploration of this journey, presenting a comprehensive analysis of North Macedonia’s economic history, policy adapta-tions, and the key structural challenges that continue to shape its development. This volume, Balkan Economies: Structure, Transition, and Transformation of North Macedonia, 1991-2024, presents an interdisciplinary and comprehensive exploration of the country’s economic development, combining historical, mac-roeconomic, financial, entrepreneurial, and sectoral analyses. The nine chapters of this book address critical aspects of North Macedonia’s economic evolution, tracing its roots from the Ottoman and Yugoslav periods, through the tumultuous years of early statehood, to its present challenges and future aspirations.

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Publication TypeChapter
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Volume
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Pages1-5
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PublishedJune 5, 2025
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Series PositionResearch 10