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1998 - 2026

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2026, issue 6

The Bulgarian Economy Prior To Euro Area Accession: Macroeconomic Convergence, Inflationary Dynamics, Fiscal Developments and Sectoral Adjustment pp. 3-30

Dimitar Zlatinov, Victor Yotzov, Grigor Sariiski, Iana Paliova, Stela Raleva and Yordan Dimitrov

Supply Chain Price Transmission and the Role of Fundamental Factors: Evidence from Bulgaria in the Run-Up to Euro Area Accession pp. 31-49

Daniela Bobeva-Filipova, Emil Panusheff, Spartak Keremidchiev, Nedyalko Nestorov and Atanas V. Pavlov

Bulgaria’s Readiness for the CRMA: A State Administration Perspective on Institutional, Technological and Socio-Economic Factors pp. 50-67

Ivaylo Yankov

Digital Investment and Asset Utilization Efficiency in Chinese Listed Manufacturing Firms: A Panel Study, 2018-2022 pp. 68-87

Jian Yin and Jingbo Guan

Do Green Investments, Bank Loans, Savings and Capital Formation Support Sustainable Development in the United States? pp. 88-106

Gamze Gocmen Yagcilar, Zuhal Arslan and Mehmet Levent Erdas

Forecasting Quarterly GDP Growth and the GDP Deflator in Albania under Data Scarcity: A Comparative Evaluation of Statistical and Machine Learning Models pp. 107-131

Dezdemona Gjylapi, Alketa Hyso and Filloreta Madani

Estimating the Dynamics of Time and Risk Preferences in the Bulgarian Labour Market pp. 132-157

Ilia Atanasov, Alexander Mihailov and Stefan Petranov

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Employee Motivation: Mediating Role of Work Efficiency, Skill Development, Job Autonomy, and Job Insecurity pp. 158-179

Gezim Jusufi, Xhavit Islami and Enis Mulolli

Brand Credibility as a Determinant of Consumer Price Sensitivity in Food Markets pp. 180-197

Shqiprim Jashari, Nexhat Shkodra and Artan Haziri

2026, issue 5

Savings-Based Incentive Traps in Public Budgeting: Evidence from Kazakhstan and Policy Lessons from Eastern Europe pp. 3-22

Murat Abuov, Raushan Dulambayeva and Serik Jumabayev

Desirable and Realistic Model of the Bulgarian State Administration: A Meta-Analysis pp. 23-43

Borislav Borissov

The Double-Edged Role of ESG: Cost in Stability, Resilience in Crisis in an Emerging Market Context pp. 44-65

Nuraini Desty Nurmasari, Adin Gustina, Muhammad Fuad, Yi-Chang Chen and Su Chuan Liu

Determinants of Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure across EU-Candidate Countries: An Empirical Assessment pp. 66-90

Soana Jaupllari (Teka) and Silvana Doci

Banking Industry Sustainable Growth Rate under Risk: Empirical Study of the Banking Industry in Western Balkan Countries pp. 91-113

Albina Kalimashi and Driton Balaj

Transmission of the Key Policy Rate To Commercial Bank Interest Rates: VAR-Based Evidence from Ukraine pp. 114-130

Hanna Telnova, Serhii Smerichevskyi, Alla Ivashchenko and Olena Rybak

Electricity Trade in Southeast Europe: Evidence from Bulgaria and Its Neighboring Interconnected Markets pp. 131-151

Dimitar Zlatinov, Nedko Kosev and Sonia Georgieva

Board Characteristics, Audit Committees, and Earnings Manipulation: Examining the Moderating Influence of CEO Power in Jordan's Capital Market pp. 152-174

Osamah Alorayni, Ahmad Riyed Alazzam, Marwan Altarawneh and Hussein Alwreikat

From First Encounter to Future Expectations: How Brand Touchpoints Shape Student Brand Evangelism Through Institutional Reputation pp. 175-197

Sarwono Nursito, Anis Marjukah, Sukasih Ratna Widayanti and Fery Firmansah

2026, issue 4

Do Macroeconomic, Financial and Technological Drivers Improve Sustainable Development in G10 Countries? pp. 3-21

Zeynep Ezanoglu, Gamze Gocmen Yagcilar, Mehmet Levent Erdas and Gokcen Sayar

Foreign Trade and Demand-Driven Growth: The Case of Three Eastern European Countries pp. 22-40

Stela Raleva, Ilia Atanasov and Lidia Kabatliyska-Andonova

Institutional Quality and FDI in Central and South East European: Evidence from Panel Models and Robustness Checks pp. 41-57

Anera Musliu, Leonora Sopaj Hoxha, Altina Kamberaj and Elif Hoxhaj

Digital Connectivity and Transformation in Southeast Europe: Comparative Insights from EU Member States pp. 58-73

Ani Stoykova

Estimating the Shadow Economy in Bulgaria: Survey Evidence for 2023 pp. 74-89

Valentin Goev and Venelin Boshnakov

Artificial Intelligence and the Gender Pay Gap in Labour Markets: Cross-Country Evidence and the Role of Gender-Sensitive Reforms pp. 90-113

Aida Yzeiri Baftiari, Artina Kamberi and Agon Memeti

Share-Shift Analysis of Healthcare and Education Infrastructure in Bulgaria pp. 114-136

Bozhidar Ivanov and Mihaela Mihailova

Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Reducing Rural Household Poverty: The Impact of Internet and Mobile Phones pp. 137-157

Rifadli D. Kadir, Ghozali Maski, Setyo Tri Wahyudi, Vietha Devia Sagita Sumantri, Chitra Yuliashri Katili and Nurul Fadhilah

Audit Report Lag in Indonesia: Evidence from Listed Firms with High and Low Audit Committee Experience pp. 158-175

Dirvi Surya Abbas and Raesita Bella

Conception for Evaluation Model To Entrepreneurship Capacity at Universities pp. 176-199

Vesela Dicheva and Svilen Simeonov

2026, issue 3

The Role of Socioeconomic and Environmental Factors in Achieving Sustainable Development: Evidence from G20 Nations pp. 3-21

Dewa Putu Yudi Pardita and Satoshi Yamamoto

Do Exchange Rate Volatility, Inflation, and Stock Price Index Affect the Financial Institution Efficiency Index in G20 Emerging Markets? pp. 22-43

Liliana Liliana, Ariodillah Hidayat, Eka Meirawati and Xenaneira Shodrokova

The Mediating Role of Credit Risk in the Relationship Between ESG and Bank Efficiency: Evidence from ASEAN-4 pp. 44-65

Desmy Riani, Muhamad Zakie Hanifan and Rahmat Mulyana Dali

From Currency Board Arrangement to Euro Area: Structural Risks and Opportunities pp. 66-89

Sabrina Kalinkova

Disentangling Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Performance To Enhance Firm Value pp. 90-105

Fiki Kartika, Hadri Kusuma and Yuni Nustini

Does ESG Disclosure Matter for Financial Performance? The Role of Firm Age pp. 106-127

Dany Nurahman and Hersugondo Hersugondo

Global Trade Transformations and Bulgaria’s Participation in the EU Common Commercial Policy pp. 128-152

Eduard Marinov

Transforming Universal Pension Fund Savings into Effective Supplementary Mechanism for Pension Security in Bulgaria pp. 153-165

Jeko Milev and Kliment Robev

Measuring Social Vulnerability among Low-Income Households in the Republic of Moldova: A Methodological Perspective pp. 166-183

Ecaterina Heghea

The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Employee Engagement and Performance pp. 184-195

Thelleza Latifi-Sadrija, Behrije Ramaj Desku, Ardita Mehmeti and Afrim Selimaj

2026, issue 2

When Stability Matters: Long-Run and Dynamic Effects of Public and Private Fixed-Capital Investments on Economic Growth in Turkey pp. 3-26

Asli Guler and Ibrahim Al

Economic Development, Sustainability and Policies in the Context of Global Transformations: Realities and Prospects pp. 27-45

Petia Branzova

Ethical Behaviour: Improving Auditor Performance Through Workplace Spirituality and Local Cultural Values – Evidence from Village Credit Institutions in Denpasar, Indonesia pp. 46-65

I Gusti Ngurah Sanjaya, Anak Agung Bagus Amlayasa and Ni Wayan Sitiari

Impact of Science, Education and Healthcare on Labor Productivity in the NMS-11 pp. 66-80

Ivan Todorov, Gergana Angelova and Rayna Dimitrova

Can Education Reduce Inequality? Unraveling Indonesia’s Human Development Paradox pp. 81-101

Muhlisin, Norida Canda Sakti and Waspodo Tjipto Subroto

Investigating the Turning Point of Carbon Kuznets Curve in the Case of Morocco pp. 102-115

Abdelaziz Aguilal, Benaceur Outtaj and Mohammed Hennach

Personal Income Tax Developments in the European Union Countries in 2020-2024 pp. 116-131

Nelly Popova

An Empirical Study of Behavioral Biases in Conflict Resolution in the Bulgarian Service Sector pp. 132-156

Bozhidar Nedev and Ivanka Mihaylova

The Role of Digital Skills in National Digital Performance: Empirical Evidence from European Countries pp. 157-174

Anastasiia Mostova, Iryna Taranenko, Hanna Shcholokova and Liudmyla Batsenko

How Bitcoin Spot ETFS Affect Spot Prices pp. 175-196

Dimiter Shalvardjiev

2026, issue 1

A Nonlinear Dynamic Systems Analysis of the Bulgarian Economy in the 1990s pp. 3-19

Ivan Kostov

Macroeconomic Determinants of Tax Avoidance and the Moderating Role of Public Governance pp. 20-37

Indriyana Puspitosari, Hadri Kusuma and Johan Arifin

International Monetary Fund Role in the Bulgaria’s Economic Governance pp. 38-58

Tsvetan Manchev

Recognition of the Influence of Sociocultural Factors on the Level of Sustainable Development of Countries pp. 59-78

Hayk Sargsyan, Armen Martirosyan, Sona Sargsyan and Narine Kochinyan

Unit Labour Cost as an Indicator of Competitiveness: Theoretical Perspectives on Reconciling Methodological Challenges pp. 79-97

Lorena Skuflic and Filip Novinc

Cryptoization and Volatility of the Exchange Rate in Nigeria pp. 98-115

Ayuba Napari

Determinants of the Trade Payables of Listed Companies in Bulgaria pp. 116-134

Galya Taseva

Financial Analysis of Green Bond Issuance Potential of Banks in Bulgaria in the Context of Sustainable Development pp. 135-151

Ventsislav Vechev and Diana Papradanova

Assessing Forestry's Carbon Sink Potential in Bulgaria: A Comparative Study under Different Carbon Pricing Scenarios pp. 152-168

Lora Stoeva, Gabriella Szajko and Viktor Racz

Foreign Direct Real Estate Investment and Real Estate Prices: Chicken-or-Egg Causality Dilemma in Croatia pp. 169-185

Maja Niksic Radic and Marina Barkidija Sotosek