In this second of three volumes, economists, political scientists, and other contributors present a multifaceted analysis of the social security systems of North Macedonia and Montenegro from the perspective of social security policy, and recommend competitive and sustainable development of the systems. Their topics include health, pensions, and disability insurance in North Macedonia, unemployment in North Macedonia: characteristics and perspectives; the public health care sector in post-transition Montenegro; and unemployment and emigration as a (main) challenge for the social security system and stability of a multi-ethnic state: the case of Montenegro. Annotation ©2022 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
The book presents a multifaceted analysis of the social security system in the Balkan states and offers a comprehensive overview and recommendations on social problems in the region.
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List of Figures and Tables |
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Social Policy in the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Montenegro: Developments and Challenges |
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PART 1 Social Security in the Republic of North Macedonia |
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1 The Social Security Policy of the Republic of North Macedonia: Reform Process, Opportunities and Perspectives |
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Katerina Veljanovska Blazhevska |
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2 Health, Pensions and Disability Insurance in the Republic of North Macedonia |
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3 Poverty as a Social Phenomenon in the Republic of North Macedonia |
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Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva |
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4 Unemployment in the Republic of North Macedonia: Characteristics and Perspectives |
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Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva |
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PART 2 Social Security in the Republic of Montenegro |
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5 Pension System and Reforms in Montenegro |
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6 The Public Health Care Sector in Post-transition Montenegro |
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7 Social Protection System in Montenegro |
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8 Unemployment and Emigration as a (Main) Challenge for the Social Security System and Stability of a Multiethnic State: The Case of Montenegro |
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Marzena akowska, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor at War Studies University, Warsaw, Poland. She has published numerous articles on the Balkan region and armed conflicts, including The roots of armed conflicts multilevel security perspective and Strategic challenges for Serbias integration with the European Union.
Dorota Domalewska, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor at War Studies University, Warsaw, Poland. She has published monographs and articles on security, including Multidimensional communication from a security perspective. Communication in crisis situations and strategic communication (Warsaw, 2020, in Polish).
