Macroeconomic policy, finance, and energy, as well as regional policy, are the main topics of the 16th conference of the Croatian Economic Society – “Economic Policy of Croatia in 2009,” which will be held from November 12 to 14 in Opatija.
The patron of this traditional gathering of economists is Croatian President Stjepan Mesić, who will also open the conference. On Thursday, November 13, Prime Minister Ivo Sanader will present the government’s economic policy for the upcoming period to the participants, while Finance Minister Ivan Šuker will discuss Croatia’s fiscal policy. Economic experts will also discuss the crisis of financial markets and the global economic crisis and its impact on Croatia and the domestic economy at their traditional conference. On the last day of the event, Friday, November 14, discussions will also cover the development of the energy sector and shipbuilding, as well as regional development policy and the role of state aid in increasing the competitiveness of the domestic industry. (H)
