INVESTICIJSKA KONKURENTNOST GRADA ZAGREBA
INVESTMENT COMPETITIVENESS OF THE CITY OF ZAGREB

Author(s): Harun Omerbašić
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Rural and urban sociology, Economic development, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting
Published by: Akademija Nauka i Umjetnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Keywords: dominant; privileged; utility fees; contributions; powers;
Summary/Abstract: In this paper we wanted to compare Zagreb with other Croatian cities, based on basic economic indicators such as: utility payments, the amount of tax and surtax on income tax, the cost of labor and educational structure. We will show how much economic inequality stems from the sheer size of Zagreb, and how much from its “privileged” position compared to other cities in Croatia. Basic economic indicators point to the disproportion of development in Croatia, where one city completely dominates, and where this trend is accelerating. Utility payments which are often used for the purpose of electoral debates between political opponents will show whether Zagreb really justifies the title of the most expensive city for residents and businesses in the Republic of Croatia. Because of its specific position in the political-territorial division of Croatia, Zagreb has the highest revenue from income tax, but also the highest level of delegated powers which a local government unit can have. We will also show the correlation between the quality structure of employees and the cost of labor.

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