Education as a Public Good, the Case of Kosovo and Education in North Macedonia as a Candidate for Membership of the EU

Description

This book is a collection of chapters addressing various topics related to public goods, education, the European Union, development, integration, and the future of countries striving to join the EU. It analyzes the most important current issues concerning the education systems of Kosovo and North Macedonia.
The first part is likely placed first because it directly addresses an issue related to public goods—in this case, education in Kosovo. This topic is highly relevant, especially in terms of Kosovo’s capacity for effective management of its education system, the challenges of globalization, and integration as a part of the Western Balkans.
The second part focuses on the education system in North Macedonia, a candidate country for EU membership. It covers primary, secondary, and higher education in the country, along with current issues related to North Macedonia’s future on its path toward EU membership. This section also examines the country’s use of EU pre-accession assistance and how this support contributes to the development of its higher education system.
The final section offers insights into the importance of human capital and the consequences of EU accession.