Mehmed Ganic

Mehmed Ganic is a Full Professor of Economics at the International University of Sarajevo, specializing in Macro-Finance Theory, Applied Econometrics, and Financial Economics. With 14 years of academic experience and 11 years in the finance industry, he focuses on Eastern/Central European economies, securities market regulation, and growth-finance models. He has authored four books and numerous articles in reputable journals.

His research emphasizes extending theoretical models in growth-finance, FDI dynamics, and EU integration. Notable areas include the impact of digitalization on growth, financial inclusion, and capital mobility in emerging markets. He has contributed to policy analysis on banking sector efficiency, Basel principles, and financial stability in Western Balkan economies.

Publications span topics like FDI-GDP linkages, banking sector determinants, and the effects of global crises on regional economies. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and has advised on regulatory frameworks for securities markets, with expertise in mutual funds and audit practices.

His academic contributions include analyzing the Western Balkans' economic transition, EU membership implications, and the role of governance in attracting FDI. He has also explored the socio-economic challenges of emigration and labor markets in the region.