Balkan Economies: Structure, Transition, and Transformation (1991-2023)

The Balkans, a region of profound historical and geopolitical significance, has undergone dramatic economic transformations over the past three decades. Following the dissolution of Yugoslavia in 1991, newly independent states, including North Macedonia, faced significant challenges in restructuring their economies, transitioning from socialist systems to market-oriented models, and integrating into the global economic order. The “Balkan Economies: Structure, Transition, and Transformation (1991-2023)” research project aims to examine the economic trajectories of various Balkan countries, as North Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania etc. while providing comparative insights into the broader region.