DRAMA OF THE EU INTEGRATION PROCESS OF KOSOVO IMPLYING CERTAIN ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS
Keywords:
EU Integration process, Economic implicationsAbstract
The last years were difficult ones for south-eastern European countries (SEE), including Kosovo. Thus,
the aim of this paper is to provide an overview of economic performance of SSE countries in light of globalization,
with special reflection on Kosovo’s efforts toward European integration processes. Official statistical data are used
for analyses of different features that helped identifying the most important reasons that causing Kosovo to lag
behind in achieving its European aspirations. Moreover, comprehensive political analysis of various factors with
significant impact on economic stability is conducted to be able to propose the concrete structural reforms that
would ensure higher economic growth and hence macroeconomic stability
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