Macroeconomic Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic

This book examines economic policies utilized within Southeast Europe in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Covering countries both within and outside the European Union, the human and economic cost of the pandemic is calculated using macroeconomic models from a short and longer term perspective. The economic policies used during the pandemic are analyzed, alongside crisis management approaches, to highlight the effectiveness of monetary policy, fiscal policies and potential future economic solutions for the post COVID-19 period. This book aims to provide policy recommendations based on findings from Southeast Europe. It is relevant to researchers and policymakers involved in economic policy and the political economy, as well as anyone interested in the responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Neven Vidakovic is Professor of economics, scientific fellow, and former Vice Dean for quality, development, professional at the University of Zagreb and former CEO of Platinum Invest. Ivan Lovrinovic is Professor of economics and business at the University of Zagreb, where he has previously held the position of Dean of the Faculty.