Dimitar Nikoloski

Prof. Dimitar Nikoloski is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics-Prilep, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje. He specializes in econometrics, labor economics, and statistical inference. His research focuses on transition economies, labor market dynamics, and policy evaluation. Nikoloski holds a PhD from Staffordshire University (UK) and has held academic positions since 2000. He has been actively involved in international projects such as TEMPUS initiatives and has authored/co-authored multiple books and over 50 peer-reviewed articles.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Economic-Statistical-Cybernetics (1996), Faculty of Economics-Prilep
• Master's in Economics (2000), University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland)
• PhD in Economics (2007), Staffordshire University (UK)

Research Interests:

• Labor market transitions in post-communist economies
• Unemployment dynamics and policy interventions
• Green skills gap analysis
• Impact of FDI and wage subsidies
• Informal economy dynamics

Key Achievements:

• Second Prize in Macroeconomics Research Competition (2007)
• Editorial roles in journals like Equilibrium
• Lead researcher on EU-funded projects (e.g., CEDEFOP, WIIW)

His work bridges academic rigor with policy relevance, addressing critical issues such as skills mismatches, migration impacts, and sustainable employment strategies in Southeastern Europe.