Working papers
The Working Paper series features in-house papers and contributions by external authors relevant to our work. Here we publish papers that address development issues from a variety of methodological, empirical and theoretical perspectives. The topics addressed in our working papers can also form the basis for other IMAD reports. The main purpose of the papers is to stimulate the exchange of ideas on current economic and development issues. It is important that the analyses are published in a timely manner, even if the results are still preliminary. The contents of the papers may be reproduced in whole or in part provided that the source is acknowledged. Authorship should be attributed to the author and not to IMAD.
Jure Povšnar, Tina Golob Šušteršič, Mojca Koprivnikar Šušteršič, Mateja Kovač, Ana Vidrih: Analysis of Slovenian companies' performance in 2020, by activity
In 2020, the value added of companies accounted for approximately 59% of the total value added of the Slovenian economy, and under the severe epidemic circumstances it declined slightly, while the decrease in business results was much more…
Jure Povšnar, Mojca Koprivnikar Šušteršič, Mateja Kovač, Tina Nenadič, Ana Vidrih: Analysis of Slovenian companies' performance in 2019, by activity
In 2019 value added of companies accounted for approximately 57% of total value added of Slovenia’s economy and it improved further, as did companies’ business performance. Total net profit thus significantly exceeded the record level of 2007 (also…
Janja Pečar: Slovenian regional policy objectives in the period 2021–2027
The paper presents regional policy objectives for the period 2021-2027 as defined in the document “Objectives, guidelines and instruments of regional policy and strategic starting points for spatial development for the preparation of regional…
Jože Markič: Analysis of responsiveness of Slovenian goods exports
The workbook analyzes the responsiveness of Slovenian exports to foreign demand and the real effective exchange rate. The Slovenian economy is traditionally very open, as the share of exports in relation to GDP averaged 75.7% of GDP in the period…
Tanja Čelebič: The overview of the situation in selected fields of culture in Slovenia
Slovenia has favourable trends in several cultural fields. The number of visitors to cultural events is relatively high by international standards. General libraries are strengthening their role as cultural institutions in the local environment.…
Jure Povšnar, Mojca Koprivnikar Šušteršič, Mateja Kovač, Janez Kušar, Tina Nenadič, Ana Vidrih: Analysis of Slovenian companies' performance in 2018, by activity
The working paper analyses business results of Slovenian commercial companies according to their economic activity. While focusing on changes in company performance in 2018, it also covers the period 2008–2018, paying special attention to the main…
Tanja Čelebič, Matevž Hribernik: Expenditure on education and their efficiency in Slovenia
The working paper presents the analysis of participation of young people in education, expenditure on education and efficiency of education. The participation of young people in education is high in international comparison. TIMSS 2015 and PISA 2015…
Janja Pečar: Development risk index for the period 2014–2020, methodology
In accordance with the Act on the Promotion of Balanced Regional Development (ZSRR-2), Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia No. 20/2011, the Development Risk Index (DRI) is a relative indicator of regional development calculated based on the…
T. Čelebič: Population's skills in Slovenia
The working paper analyses the educational structure and skills of the population, skills mismatches and participation of young people and adults in education. The educational structure of adults has improved, but the problem is their low skills,…
J. Povšnar, M. Koprivnikar Šušteršič, M. Kovač, J. Kušar, T. Nenadič, A. Vidrih: Analysis of Slovenian companies' performance in 2017, by activity
This working paper analyses business results of Slovenian commercial companies using AJPES statistical data from companies’ balance sheets and profit and loss statements. The analysis covers the period from 2008 (when NACE classification was…