Featured Economic & Policy Dossiers
Peer-Reviewed & Cited StudiesA New Economic Agenda for Southeast Europe: Fiscal Governance, Regional Trade & Structural Reforms
An extensive policy framework addressing post-transition structural deficits, public investment gaps, and the imperative for cross-border fiscal coordination among Southeast European economies.
Hrvatska 'Zimmer Frei' Ekonomija: Politička Ekonomija Rente, Porezne Asimetrije i Tržišta Rada
Temeljna studija političke ekonomije koja istražuje kako porezna asimetrija u korist kratkoročnog turističkog najma destimulira rad, stvara stambenu krizu i usmjerava nacionalni kapital u neproduktivne nekretnine.
Goli Otok Historical Memorial & Political Topography: The English-Language Cultural Heritage Study
The definitive English-language summary and architectural preservation documentation detailing the historical landscape, political context, and memory culture of the Goli Otok detention facility.
Labor Mobility, Tax Wedges & Emigration Dynamics in Central and Southeast Europe
An empirical demographic analysis tracking the economic push-and-pull factors behind youth emigration from Croatia and the Western Balkans to Germany, Austria, and Ireland.
Macroeconomic Recovery & Inflation Dynamics in Small Open Economies: Comparative Fiscal Responses
Comparative analysis of post-crisis fiscal stimulus, energy subsidy designs, and purchasing power parity shifts across small open European economies.
The European Expat & Digital Nomad Tax Guide: Comparative Fiscal Regimes Across Croatia, Portugal & Germany
A comprehensive comparative analysis evaluating statutory tax rules, 183-day residency tests, and bilateral treaties for digital nomads and expatriates across Croatia, Portugal, and Germany.
Remote Work Across Borders: How European Contractors Navigate US Enterprise Payroll, W-8BEN & Self-Employment Liabilities
An exhaustive technical guide for European knowledge workers and software engineers contracting with US enterprises: IRS Form W-8BEN, Section 861/862 sourcing rules, 1099 vs W-2 misclassification, and domestic sole proprietorship filings.
Labor Tax Wedges & Net Take-Home Pay in the European Single Market: A Comparative Analysis of Gross-to-Net Salary Formulas
An empirical cross-country evaluation dissecting gross-to-net wage formulas across Germany, Austria, Croatia, Poland, and Slovenia, quantifying employee deductions, employer payroll surcharges, and real net wage retention.