The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Economy: The Case of Kosovo

Abstract

: Purpose: The paper addresses issues related to the economic growth and developments of economic activities during the Covid-19 crisis in Kosovo. Design/Methodology/Approach: Official data from local and international institutions were used to conduct this study. This article provides a theoretical overview of economic growth and developments of economic activities during the Covid-19 crisis in Kosovo. For the finalization of this paper, the presented material has support including scientific literature, as well as reports and publications from the Central Bank of Kosovo, the Statistics Agency of Kosovo. In order to achieve the objectives, the analysis method is mainly used, tabular and graphic separately, comparative method, analyzing in dynamics the issue related to economic activities in the Republic of Kosovo. Findings: In the framework of the work and analysis we have done regarding economic growth and developments of economic activities during the Covid-19 crisis in Kosovo, the results showed that the Covid-19 pandemic has had several effects on economic processes, affecting the activity of various sectors of the economy in Kosovo. Practical Implications: Through this study, the results and recommendations given are considered to be considered by policy makers in the Republic of Kosovo. Originality/value: In order to achieve the main objective of this article, different sources of data were used as well as the method of analysis, comparative method, econometric analysis which is presented through correlative analysis.