Books
Consumer Resilience to Privacy Violation Online
The book describes the research conducted within the Consumer Resilience to Online Privacy Violation (REPRICON) project. REPRICON was a four-year project whose aim was to examine the resilience of internet users after they had experienced a violation of their privacy online.
Global Social Policy at 25: Reflections and Prospects
This collection features scholars, activists, and those working in international organizations, who take stock of the field of global social policy 25 years after Bob Deacon’s seminal book on the topic appeared (Global Social Policy: International Organizations and the Future of Welfare).
Proceedings of the Conference "Opportunity or Threat? Reform of Local and Regional Self-Government in Croatia"
The Institute of Economics, Zagreb and Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung published proceedings from the conference "Opportunity or Threat? Reform of Local and Regional Self-Government in Croatia" held in Zagreb on October 27 and 28, 2021. The conference proceedings bring academic papers by authors who participated at the conference and presented their research results.
"Creative Industries and Experience Economy - Creative Future Insights 2021" Conference Proceedings
The Institute of Economics, Zagreb and VERN' University published proceedings from the conference "Creative Industries and Experience Economy - Creative Future Insights 2021", held on September 13 and 14 in Zagreb. The edited volume brings selected papers presented at the conference, which were divided into four thematic parts: 1) Digital communication and digital creativity; 2) Arts and culture; 3) Events and design; and 4) Creative education.
The Extended Model of Online Privacy Concern
The book describes the research conducted within the Extended model of online PRIvacy CONcern (PRICON) project. After an overview of the relevant literature and privacy definition in general and commercial settings, the authors present the issue of online privacy definition.
The Basics of Input-Output Analysis with Application to Croatian Economy
The book presents the role input-output tables play in the System of National Accounts (SNA), the statistical aspects of their compilation, an overview of the analytical techniques of input-output analysis, and their application to Croatian economy.
Revitalization and Energy Renovation of Donji grad: Influence of the Implementation of Renovation Measures on Employment, Gross Domestic Product and Incentives for Economic Activities
The book was created as a result of the scientific research project of the preparation for the renovation of Donji grad―which has started in 2014―was commissioned by the City of Zagreb and executed by the North-west Croatia Regional Energy Agency. It aims to estimate the economic effects of the project of revitalization and energy renovation of buildings in the wider center of the City of Zagreb.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Public Expenditures in the Field of Combating Drug Abuse in the Republic of Croatia in 2016
The book Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Public Expenditures in the Field of Combating Drug Abuse in the Republic of Croatia was created as a result of a scientific research project conducted for the Croatian Government Office for Combating Drugs Abuse. It aims to develop a methodology for assessing the effectiveness of public expenditures in the field of combating drug abuse and for monitoring progress in achieving the goals of reducing drug demand and supply in the Republic of Croatia.
Healthcare from the Economic Perspective
The book Healthcare from the Economic Perspective presents the results of two years’ work by an extended team of economists who collaborated on a project to analyze the Croatian health system. The project was initiated by the monthly magazine Banka, which partnered the Institute of Economics, Zagreb in organizing six public round table seminars on the subject in 2012.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Public Expenditures in the Field of Combating Drug Abuse in the Republic of Croatia in 2014
This book is a result of a project conducted by the Institute of Economics, Zagreb commissioned by the Office for Combating Narcotic Drug Abuse, following their earlier collaboration on the first comprehensive study of public expenditures in the field of combating drug abuse in the Republic of Croatia.
Analysis of Public Expenditures for Monitoring the Success of Achieving Objectives in the Field of Combating Drug Abuse in the Republic of Croatia
This book is a result of the project “The study of public expenditures and the establishment of performance indicators in the field of combating drug abuse in the Republic of Croatia” conducted by The Institute of Economics, Zagreb for the Office for Combating Narcotic Drug Abuse. The project represented the first comprehensive study of public expenditures in the field of combating drug abuse in the Republic of Croatia.
Strategic Programs for Local Development: Croatian Experiences
This book presents the experiences of applying the participatory approach in strategic development projects at the local level in Croatia. It is primarily designed for experts from local and regional self government units and professionals engaged in strategic development.
Participatory Governance for Sustainable Development
This book points to important elements in the governance of sustainable development and the key reasons for failing to achieve it.
New Perspectives on a Longer Working Life in Croatia and Slovenia
This book is a joint project of The Institute of Economics, Zagreb (EIZ) and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), Regional Office Zagreb for Croatia and Slovenia, intended to explore the effects of demographic changes in Croatia and Slovenia in order to influence both employers and employees to keep older workers in labour as long as possible.
The Economic Aspects of Textile and Clothing Industry Development in Croatia
This book is a result of research done by a team of experts from The Institute of Economics, Zagreb. It deals with the following issues: restructuring of companies, competitiveness, industrial policy, state aid to enterprises, trademark development and the analysis of market structures.
Public Finances of Local Government Units
This textbook gives an overview of theoretical approaches and practical solutions to the main problems relating to public finances of local government units. Therefore, it may be of interest not only to students, but also to local authorities, NGOs and all the professionals examining the nature of fiscal relationships between the state and local government units.
Croatia’s Accession to the EU: Expected Economic Effects
This study aims to identify and estimate the expected economic costs and benefits of the Croatian accession to the EU in both short- and long-run. It covers the following 15 research areas: macroeconomic effects, financial effects, capital flows and real estate market, labor market, migrations, state aid, SMEs, tourism, agriculture, fisheries, environmental protection, science and research, high education, consumer protection and the EU external border control.
Proceedings of the International Conference "Social Policy and Regional Development"
This volume contains the final versions of the papers presented at the conference Social Policy and Regional Development, held in Zagreb on 30 November 2006, covering the social aspects of regional development and regional aspects of social policy.