road blockades

Economic impact of prolonged protests in Belgrade: Sectors at risk and long-term outlook

Economists warn that ongoing road blockades and civil disobedience in Belgrade could cause significant economic losses, potentially amounting to millions of euros daily. Students leading the protests have called for widespread civil disobedience, including taking sick leave, skipping work, and participating in road blockades to increase pressure on the government both politically and economically. Veljko M. Mijušković from the University of Belgrade highlights that prolonged and frequent blockades disrupt the movement of labor, goods, and services, reducing productivity and raising…