The absolute value of GDP in Montenegro dropped €758 $753 million with respect to 2019. For investments greater than EUR 500,000 (approximately USD 617,280) that create at least 20 new jobs within three years from the date of signing the incentive agreement, both domestic and foreign investors can apply for cash grants in the amount of EUR 3,000-10,000 (approximately USD 3,700-12,345) per every new job created. The cases are in various stages of adjudication and have languished for over a decade. There are no government restrictions to domestic investors for their investments abroad. Montenegro Current Account Gap Narrows in Q1, Montenegro Trade Deficit Narrows 3.9% YoY in December, Montenegro Industrial Output Rises the Most in 1 Year, Montenegro Tourist Arrivals Rise 11.4% YoY in June, Tourist Arrivals in Montenegro Rise 62.8% YoY in March, Moody’s Changes Montenegro's Credit Outlook to Positive, European Equities Drop, DAX at 1-Month Low, US Economic Optimism Index Falls to 1-Year Low, Canada Ivey PMI Recovers Sharply in August. Political and Economic Deputy Chief In 2004, Montenegro adopted the Law on Free Zones, which offers businesses benefits and exemptions from custom duties, taxes, and other duties in specified free trade zones. Presently, 44 of those treaties are in force, specifically with Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, India, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Moldova, Malta, Holland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. Found insideMirjana Radović-Marković 8.1 The Economic Prospects and Further Prosperity The economic growth of Montenegro and the region has raised the standard of ... The government also offers, in the partnership with local municipalities, some incentives through business zones, which exist in several cities outside the capital. Real GDP Growth YoY data in Montenegro is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2011 to Dec 2020, with an average rate of 3.2 %. Found inside – Page 143FIGURE 1 Montenegro / Real GDP growth and contributions to real GDP growth FIGURE 2 Montenegro / Actual and projected poverty rates and real private ... GDP - real growth rate: 4.3% (2017 est.) Additional information can be found at the link below: (http://www.mek.gov.me/sto/biblioteka/ts_ostali/sporazumi_o_zastiti ). +382 20 447 702 Recently adopted legislative reforms are expected to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of court proceedings, a trend which is already visible through the introduction of the Public Enforcement Agents. The High Courts also decide on jurisdictional conflicts between the municipal courts. GDP per Capita in Montenegro (with a population of 627,563 people in 2017) was $7,774, an increase of $345 from $7,428 in 2016; this represents a change of 4.7% in GDP per capita. Achieving this will require, among ... Montenegro continues to advance in EU approximation. At the same time, 73% of AmCham member companies believe that conditions for doing business when it comes to the duration of the court proceedings and unequal implementation of the laws have not changed in the past two years. The absence of fully developed legal institutions has fostered corruption and weak controls over conflicts of interest. The country remains dependent on imports from neighboring countries despite its significant potential in some areas of agriculture and food production. Adoption of the amended Law on Pensions and Care of Invalids is expected in 2020. Public procurement is conducted jointly by the Public Procurement Directorate, the Ministry of Finance (as the main line ministry for the procurement area), and the State Commission for Control of Public Procurement Procedures in the protection of rights area. Montenegro is a small, open economy aspiring to join the EU by 2020. It is also an economy particularly vulnerable to external shocks, as it relies heavily on capital inflows from abroad to stimulate its growth. Montenegro is a small, open economy aspiring to join the EU by 2025. A free e trade agreement between Montenegro and Ukraine was signed in November 2011. Apart from those, there are also specialized Misdemeanors Courts. In order to attract foreign investment, the government established the Montenegrin Investment Agency (MIA) (www.mia.gov.me ) and the Privatization and Capital Investment Council (www.savjetzaprivatizaciju.me/en ). As of 2006, when the country regained its independence, Montenegrin codes and criminal justice institutions were applicable and operational. The Montenegrin government offers financial incentives to investors based on the value of their investment. The World Bank and the IMF have been assisting the government in implementing measures to control the debt. The law eliminates previous investment restrictions, extends national treatment to foreign investors, allows for the transfer and repatriation of profits and dividends, provides guarantees against expropriation, and allows for customs duty waivers for equipment imported as capital-in-kind. The COVID-19 pandemic in Montenegro is part of the ongoing worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).The virus was confirmed to have spread to Montenegro when its first case was confirmed on 17 March 2020, making it the last European country to register a case of SARS-CoV-2. Found inside – Page 172As of 2020, more than 90% of the total value of capital in Montenegrin ... In these countries, FDI had driven economic growth through high revenues from ... On January 1, 2019, Montenegro started implementation of its economic citizenship program. Expropriation of property can only occur for a “compelling public purpose,” and compensation must be made at fair market value. Though Montenegro GDP growth fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2000 - 2019 period ending at 4.1 % in 2019. Found inside – Page 2016Languages: Serbian, Montenegrin (official), Bosnian, Albanian, Serbo-Croat. ... GDP (2017): $12 bil; per capita GDP (2017): $19,355; GDP growth: 4.9%. The agreement for this project, which is currently the largest infrastructure project in Montenegro, requires that 30 percent of the labor contract be engaged locally. A Head of Crime Police presides over the team, and it consists of representatives of police, Customs Authority, Tax Authority, and Administration for Inspection Affairs. Montenegro is a signatory to the UN Anti-Corruption Convention. In the first quarter, real GDP decreased 5.0 percent. There have been no cases of expropriation of foreign investments in Montenegro. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a significant economic impact on Montenegro’s economy in 2020. To date, no foreign firms have lodged complaints against the government under any of these agreements. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Montenegro averaged 2.08 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.20 percent in the first quarter of 2007 and a record low of -26.90 percent in the third quarter of 2020. To better promote investment and foster economic development, the government adopted in December 2019 a new Law on Public Private Partnerships and established the Montenegrin Investment Agency (MIA), merging the Montenegrin Investment Promotion Agency (MIPA) and the Secretariat for Development Projects. Found inside – Page 255In order to exploit the impact of the ICT to the economic growth, ... By Strategy for the information society development 2020, growth of the basic and ... Montenegro regained its independence in 2006, and, since then, the country has adopted an investment framework that in principle encourages growth, employment, and exports. Over the past few years, employment in private companies has increased, and total employment in the public sector (including SOEs) has decreased. There is also the Constitutional Court of Montenegro, which checks constitutionality and legality of legal acts and acts upon constitutional complaints in relation to human rights violations. The minimum financial requirement for a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is just EUR 1 (USD 1.10), and three documents are required: a founding decision, bylaws, and a copy of the passport (if an individual is founding a company) or a registration form for the specific type of company. Coordinator for the Arctic Region, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Office of International Religious Freedom, Office of the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of the Science and Technology Adviser, Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services, Bureau of Information Resource Management, Office of Management Strategy and Solutions, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, U.S. The GDP value of Montenegro represents less than 0.01 percent of the world economy. However, as is the case with other transition countries, implementation and enforcement of existing legislation remains weak and inconsistent. Top 3 Exported Goods (2018): Oil & Mineral Fuels, Aluminum, and Ores. The World Bank estimates an economic downturn in 2020 in the range of −5.6% to −8.9%, in the worst-case scenario. Montenegro uses the Euro as its domestic currency. The Law on the Employment of Nonresidents took effect in, 2009, and mandates the government to set a quota for nonresident workers in the country. Foreign investors are subject to the same conditions as domestic investors when it comes to establishing a company and making an investment. Three types of securities are traded: shares of companies, shares of investment funds, and bonds (old currency savings bonds, pension fund bonds, and bonds from restitution.). St. Dzona Dzeksona 2, 81000 Podgorica Until 2008, there was only one trade union confederation at the national level in Montenegro, the Confederation of Trade Unions of Montenegro (SSCG). No one country dominates foreign direct investments, and the most significant investments have come from Italy, Hungary, Russia and Serbia with new interest coming from the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, China, Turkey and the U.S. In addition, there are various international companies that conduct accounting and auditing procedures are present in the country. Businesses are pushed against the wire due to their thin capital buffers. International arbitration is allowed in commercial disputes involving foreign investors. There are no sovereign wealth funds in Montenegro. In line with the law, three review commissions have been formed: one in Bar (covering the coastal region); one in Podgorica (for the central region of Montenegro); and one in Bijelo Polje (for the northern region of Montenegro). The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Montenegro contracted 7.5 % YoY in Dec 2020, following a negative growth of 26.9 % in the previous quarter. Online tool for visualization and analysis. Montenegro’s total labor force consists of approximately 250,000 people with almost 50,000, or close to 20 percent, employed in the public sector. In addition, Montenegro provides safeguards from expropriation actions through its Foreign Investment Law. AD Luka Bar (Port of Bar Holding) Dispute resolution is under the authority of national courts, but it can also fall under the authority of international courts if the contract so designates. All SOEs must provide an annual report to the government and are subject to independent audits. Liechtenstein and Switzerland are internationally renowned financial centers and hosts to major companies and multinationals, while Iceland and Norway have highly developed fish production, metal production, and maritime transport sectors. Montenegro was ranked as the second fastest growing tourism market in the world. The Law on Foreigners in Montenegro came into force in 2015. Since last year, efforts have focused on introducing the RBC concept in the education system. Found inside – Page 50Baseline Real GDP Growth Shock 2023 Baseline Highway Phase 2-4 2023 2019 ... 120 2018 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2019 2020 ... However, Montenegro has outstanding claims related to property nationalized under the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The Human Capital Index (HCI) database provides data at the country level for each of the components of the Human Capital Index as well as for the overall index, disaggregated by gender. The judiciary is still slow to adjudicate cases, and court decisions are not always consistently reasoned or enforced. In the first quarter of 2019, Montenegro’s real GDP growth was 3%. Sub-Saharan Africa is facing an unprecedented health and economic crisis that threatens to throw the region off its stride, reversing the encouraging development progress of recent years. In 2004, Montenegro adopted a new Law on Mortgages by which immovable property may be encumbered by security interest (mortgage) to secure a claim for the benefit of a creditor who is authorized, in the manner prescribed by the law, to demand satisfaction of the claim by foreclosing the mortgaged property with priority over creditors who do not have a mortgage created on that particular property, as well as over any subsequently registered mortgage, regardless of a change in the owner of the encumbered immovable property. Over the last several years, the adoption of 20 new business laws has significantly changed and clarified the legislative environment. IMPACT OF COVID-19: As of December 1, 2020, 504 deaths had been attributed to the pandemic in Montenegro, and the economy was forecast to contract by 12.0 percent for the year. Found insideProtructed growth slowdown in the euro area and neighboring fountrios Likelihood of 5 overt ... averaging around 9 percent of GDP over 2015–2020. Investment (27% of GDP), which has driven growth in recent years, is expected to slow in 2021, while benefiting from delays to projects that were due to be completed in 2020, such as the motorway linking Bar in Montenegro to Boljare in Serbia. Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 31.7 percent in the second quarter of 2020 (table 1), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The purchase and sale of government property takes place in a non-transparent environment with frequent allegations of bribery and cronyism. Found insideThe Europe 2020 Competitiveness Report 2014 (World Economic Forum, ... In terms of sustainable growth and environmental sustainability Croatia occupies the ... The exact amount of the incentives is determined in accordance with the criteria defined in the Decree. Out of 33 chapters, three are provisionally closed, 32 are opened, and it is expected that the final one on competition will be opened during 2020. There are no institutional barriers against foreign investors, including U.S. businesses, and there is no screening mechanism for inbound foreign investment. hatcherbk@state.gov. The Law on the Protection of Deposits has been adopted to bring local legislation on protecting deposits up to European standards. Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Business Sector and the Growth Prospects of the Montenegrin Economy Jul 17, 2020 As the world grapples with the evolving health crisis, countries are inevitably sliding into recession that may leave deeper scars than the Great Depression. The economic growth rate in 2019 was one of the highest in Europe at 3.5 percent, while the unemployment rate rose slightly from 15.2 to 15.3 percent. With an unemployment level at 15.3 percent (according to the State statistical agency, MONSTAT, in 2019) and the average monthly salary, net of taxes and contributions, at EUR 520 (USD 578) in December 2019, the bloated public sector and the lack of a highly skilled labor pool are cited by foreign investors as challenges facing Montenegro. The economy is expected to grow by an average of 2.8% in 2017–19 on large public investments and personal consumption. While there are several good examples of companies undertaking responsible business conduct (RBC) in Montenegro, practices are still developing and are not adopted evenly across the private sector. Montenegro is a small, open economy aspiring to join the EU by 2020. Registration procedures have been simplified to such an extent that it is possible to complete all registration processes online. Trading Economics members can view, download and compare data from nearly 200 countries, including more than 20 million economic indicators, exchange rates, government bond yields, stock indexes and commodity prices. source: World Bank. Found inside – Page 50Growth is good, while a falling GDP means trouble. Dividing the GDP by the number of people in the country determines the GDP per capita (per person). In 2016, Montenegro’s Parliament adopted the Law on the Confiscation of Proceeds from Criminal Activities, which provides for expanded procedures for the freezing, seizure, and confiscation of illicit proceeds. Montenegro’s economy is expected to rebound thanks to investments supporting construction works and the revival of private consumption, with growth forecasted at 9% this year and 5.5% in 2022, though the conjuncture remains volatile and subject to the evolution of the pandemic. Further privatization of SOEs should contribute to better economic performance, increase the competitiveness of the country, and enable the government to generate higher revenues (while lowering its outlays), which will enhance capital investments and reduce debts. Implementation of FATCA will help the countries better track and report tax evasion. Found insideThis Interim Report provides updates for G20 country projections made in the November 2019 issue of OECD Economic Outlook (Number 106). According to Central Bank of Montenegro, the banking sector remained solvent and liquid, with a share of 4.7 percent of non-performing loans. Table 4: Sources of Portfolio Investment It is expected that the final chapter on competition will be opened during 2020. Download historical data for 20 million indicators using your browser. A new set of banking laws have been adopted and some of the existing laws have been amended to improve regulation of the banking sector, provide a higher level of depositor safety, and increase trust in the banking sector itself. Like many tourism-dependent countries, Montenegro has been hit hard from the effects of COVID-19. 3.4% (2015 est.) Twice a year, the OECD Economic Outlook analyses the major trends that will mark the next two years. This edition includes special features on the "new economy", changing house prices, and the economic effects of immigration. Montenegro. Montenegro became a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2006 and is party to the Berne Convention, the Paris Convention, the Patent Cooperation Treaty, the WIPO Copyright Treaty, and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty. Foreign Direct Investment and Foreign Portfolio Investment Statistics, U.S. FDI in partner country (M USD , stock positions), Host Country Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (M USD ), Host country’s FDI in the United States (M USD , stock positions). The Administrative Court oversees cases involving public procurement procedures. The government encourages state institutions and the private sector to establish internal codes of conduct. In 2014, Montenegro adopted the Law on Public Bailiffs, which subsequently improved the procedure to enforce civil judgments. As of 2008, a new confederation, the Union of Free Trade Unions of Montenegro (USSCG), split away from SSCG. Since regaining its independence in 2006, Montenegro has adopted a legal framework that encourages privatization, employment, and exports. Found inside – Page 289Economic growth averaged 2.9% in 2010 and 2011 before slowing significantly ... In May 2012, Montenegro became a member of the World Trade Organization as ... For capital investments greater than EUR 10 million (approximately USD 12.3 million) that create at least 50 new jobs, incentives can be awarded in the amount of up to 17 percent of the investment value. This, in turn, provides Montenegro with the possibility to participate in the single market of the EU and in other international markets. Procedures for hiring foreign workers have been simplified, and taxes for nonresident workers have been significantly decreased to help domestic companies that are experiencing problems engaging domestic staff, particularly for temporary and seasonal work. The Montenegrin government is the main institution responsible for the privatization process. Kralja Nikole 27/V, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro Foreign investors are able to get credit on the local market, and they have access to a variety of credit instruments since the majority of the banks in Montenegro belong to international banking chains. The World Bank’s Doing Business Report ranked Montenegro 50th out of 190 on the ease of registering property. With a projected gdp growth rate of 43.38% in 2020, Guyana is the fastest growing economy in the world.Guyana is followed by Ethiopia (6.1%), Guinea (5.2%), and Tajikistan (4.5%). Found inside – Page iThe book examines the steps Peru undertook to achieve these results and extracts lessons to be learned. Chapters are written by IMF staff and Peruvian economists. Montenegro’s legal system is of a civil, continental type based on Roman law. Yet, once the large public investment impetus to growth slows down, the overall growth rate will decline too, further exposing existing weaknesses in fiscal and external balances. The Podgorica High Court has specialized judges and departments who deal with organized crime, corruption, war crimes, money laundering, and terrorism cases.According to the Law on Courts, there is just one Commercial Court based in Podgorica. Global AIDS Coordinator and Global Health Diplomacy, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Special Representative for Syria Engagement, U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Office of the U.S. Data are in current U.S. dollars. ... GDP (PPP): $11.9 billion 4.5% growth in 2018 The growth of deposits and capital continued with a mild recovery of credit activity. SSCG is the successor of the former socialist trade union and also inherited the property, organizational structure, and rights to participation in the tripartite bodies on the national level. Current EBRD forecast for Montenegro’s Real GDP Growth in 2022 6.0% The economy experienced a major recession in 2020. Found insideThis is the United Nations definitive report on the state of the world economy, providing global and regional economic outlook for 2020 and 2021. Note: Top 3 trade partners are calculated by imports + exports. There are 15 Basic Courts for Montenegro’s 23 municipalities. Montenegro, however, is still in the process of establishing a liberal business climate that fosters foreign investment and local production. Montenegro has 23 BITs in force with the following countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, Denmark, Malta, France, Germany, Poland, Greece, Netherlands, Spain, Cyprus, Lithuania, Slovakia, Romania, the Republic of Serbia, Qatar, Macedonia, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, Moldova, Israel, and Switzerland. Statistics on seizures of counterfeit goods is published by the Customs Administration and available on their webpage: www.upravacarina.gov.me .Montenegro’s Penal Code penalizes IPR violations, allows ex officio prosecution, and provides for strict criminal penalties. Two High Courts in Podgorica and Bijelo Polje have appellate review of municipal court decisions. A focus of the team’s work is on prevention, investigation and fight against misuse in commercial activity. According to changes to the law, businesses are no longer required to provide official records proving that the company was unable to hire Montenegrin nationals with the required skills before hiring foreigners. All international labor rights are recognized within domestic law, such as freedom of association, the elimination of forced labor, child labor employment discrimination, minimum wage, occupation safety and health, as well as weekly working hours. In the first eight months of 2020, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by almost 80% … In 2020, real GDP growth for Montenegro was -15.2 %. extraordinary legal remedies). Inquiries on investment opportunities in Montenegro can be directed to: Dejan Mandic, Director Montenegrin Investment Agency (MIA) Montenegro gdp growth rate for 2020 was -15.16%, a 19.22% decline from 2019. However, the law still offers some latitude for restrictive measures and discretionary government interference. In December 2019, the government adopted a decision on determining the number of work permits for foreigners for 2020, establishing the quota at 20,454 work permits. Though Montenegro real GDP growth fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2001 - 2020 period ending at -15.2 % in 2020. On March 1, 2018, Montenegro’s Parliament approved the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement between the governments of Montenegro and the United States. World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Direct access to our calendar releases and historical data. Kyle Hatcher Treaties with Spain and Qatar are pending. For investments in the North and Central region (except for the capital Podgorica), the minimum investment is EUR 250,000 (approximately USD 380,640) with a threshold of creating 10 new jobs. While Montenegro has taken steps to make the country more open for foreign investment, some deficiencies still exist. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a significant economic impact on Montenegro’s economy in 2020. International Comparison Program & Purchasing Power Parity, International Household Survey Network (IHSN), Trust Fund for Statistical Capacity Building. Until 2010, Montenegro had two stock exchanges. It also authorizes the creation of multi-disciplinary Financial Investigation Teams. In February 2019, a multi-institutional Operational Team for fight against Commercial Crime was founded. Montenegro has also been designated as a beneficiary developing country under the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, which provides duty-free access to the U.S. market in various eligible categories, including jewelry, ores, stones, and various agricultural products. The Real Estate Administration has taken progressive steps over the last few years to improve the quality and service provided in the registry, though additional improvements are needed. It allows API clients to download millions of rows of historical data, to query our real-time economic calendar, subscribe to updates and receive quotes for currencies, commodities, stocks and bonds. Together with the Privatization and Capital Investment Council, MIA will promote investment opportunities in various sectors of the Montenegrin economy, primarily focusing on the tourism, energy, technology, and agricultural sectors. The Government of Montenegro has close cooperation with the IMF (primarily focused on the country’s fiscal consolidation), and it respects IMF guidelines on restrictions on payments and transfers of current international transactions. Close. The January edition includes in-depth analyses of topical policy challenges faced by these economies, whereas the June edition contains shorter analytical pieces. At the parliamentary election on August 30th … +382 20 410 500 Montenegro’s Law on Courts defines a judicial system consisting of three levels of courts: Basic, High, and the Supreme Court. The Law on Optical Disks was adopted in 2006, and it requires the registration of business activity when reproducing optical disks for commercial purposes and provides for surveillance of optical disk and polycarbonates imports and exports. The Privatization and Capital Investment Council was established in 1996 to manage, control, and implement the privatization process as well as to propose and coordinate all activities necessary for the non-discriminatory and transparent application process for capital projects in Montenegro. One of the Government’s priorities is to continue developing the infrastructure, including the second section of the highway that will better connect the developed southern part of the country with the undeveloped north. (http://www.mek.gov.me/en/WTO/LIBRARY/free_trade?alphabet=lat ). country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may ... All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Montenegro Economy 2020 should be addressed to the CIA or the source cited on each page. Although the four EFTA countries are small, they are the world leaders in several sectors vital to the global economy. One of Montenegro’s main objectives is to join the European Union: the country acquired the official status of a candidate for membership in December 2010. There is a defined package of incentives offered to foreign investors, including duty exemptions for imported equipment. A number of U.S. firms have specifically noted corruption as an obstacle to direct investment in Montenegro, and corruption is seen as one of the typical hurdles to be overcome when doing business in the country. Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia job placement in SOEs inefficiencies, which was adopted by government... 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