Rapid economic development has resulted in the more frequent use of renewable energy technologies. On the other hand, the production and use of renewables fosters the development of new technologies, creating many new opportunities for entrepreneurial-minded individuals and, consequently, the economy in general. Renewable energy technologies have a multiplier effect in spurring the economy and the development of not only the energy sector but also all the supporting activities related to such industry. The purpose of this research is to analyse both the positive and the negative economic effects of investing in various renewable technologies, as well as to confirm, by means of the energy-economy model, the benefit of such technologies in boosting the economy.

Background: General concept of motivation, which include the motivational techniques and human resources management as a prerequisite for the most important intangible asset is related to the company performance. Objectives: we build on the conceptual model examining the respondents’ attitudes about the influence of various parameters on better business performance and work atmosphere. In addition, we also examine the attitudes towards the impact of motivation, company management, and communication on employee satisfaction. Methods/Approach: Difference in the perception of essential parameters such as motivation, communication, leadership model, and personnel management within a company, over groups of respondents differentiated by gender and age is tested using Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Results: The results obtained by this research conducted from an employee point of view, detect the difference in the perception of the parameters of motivation, communication, leadership and personnel management, and their impact on employee satisfaction. Conclusions: Our empirical research results clearly pinpoint the link between successful application of motivational techniques, quality of the leadership and employee satisfaction.

This paper provides a detailed analysis of food expenditures of Croatian households by using microeconomic approach and food system modelling. The aim is to provide the in-depth research of Croatian food demand using a methodology that process household-level consumption data. Consequently, we estimate various economic and socio-demographic parameters affecting aggregate demand for food and empirically derive different food demand elasticities. QUAIDS model have been used in order to perform simultaneous modelling of a demand system with the assumption of a rational consumer, which behaves independently of other consumers. The research results show significant variability in household consumption, which is influenced not only by economic, but also by socio-demographic determinants of demand. The main findings do not deviate in large scale when compared with other (post)transition countries of a similar geo-political profile. These results provide a deeper understanding of Croatian households’ behaviour and could be used as a powerful tool in simulating the effects of public policy changes on a range of indicators, from the consumer well-being to the effects on budget revenues.

COVID-19 has drastically altered the world in 2020 and influenced all aspects of people’s lives and the ways businesses operate. The tourism sec- tor was one of the economic sectors that were hit hardest by the global pandemic. Considering that the tourism sector in Croatia is one of the key economic sectors that contribute highly to the GDP, this paper provides a systematic literature review of studies investigating the impact of COVID-19 on tourism in the case of Croatia. Therefore, the goal was to survey and give a summary of the relevant papers published regarding the impact of COVID-19 on Croatian tourism as well as to investigate the current state of the art in this specific field, highlighting the findings regarding the COVID-19’s impact on Croatian tour- ism. The PRISMA guidelines have been applied by using the keywords: „tour- ism“, „COVID-19“ and „Croatia“ to the Scopus scientific database from its inception to 07 October 2022, and a manual abstract and full-text screening and review of the references of relevant studies was conducted there after. This resulted in 18 relevant published papers in peer-indexed journals in the Scopus database. The findings could be of great practical contribution to the government, policymakers and local tourist authorities and communities.

Nutrition’s significance lies at the very core of human existence - from fostering good health and upholding individual well-being to indulging in the pleasures of food, its importance is undeniable. Reviewing the scientific literature, diverse definitions of functional food try to define its meaning precisely. The food is labeled “functional” when it fulfills basic nutritional needs and positively influences health, diminishing the risk of specific diseases and enhancing overall vitality. Considering that food expenses constitute a substantial portion of household budgets, a significant economic dimension exists when planning an individual’s diet. The assortment of functional foods is constantly evolving, prompting modern consumers to analyze their dietary choices more rigorously than ever before. This surge in interest has evoked the attention of researchers, manufacturers, and consumers. However, a comprehensive analysis of Croatia’s consumer behavior and functional foods must still be available. The present study builds upon the theory of planned behavior, a framework well-fitted for social research and exceptionally skilled at investigating the multiple factors pointing to consumer decisions. Drawing insights from empirical research conducted in Croatia, a robust correlation was established through linear regression between attitudes, subjective norms, concern for personal health, and the intent to purchase functional foods.