The Centre for South-East European Economic History

The Centre for South-East European Economic History is dedicated to advancing research and education in economic history. Through rigorous scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and engagement with a global network of researchers and institutions, we foster a deeper understanding of the region’s economic past. Our goal is to inspire and educate the next generation of scholars specialising in the economic history of the region.

The founding members, Leonard Kukić, Stefan Nikolić, and Filip Novokmet serve as the Centre’s Directors.

Summer School in Quantitative EconomicHistory
9-11 July 2025, University of Zagreb

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(application deadline 16 May 2025)

Latest publications

Nikolić, S., 2025. Spatial inequality in prices and wages within a late‐developing economy: Serbia, 1863–1910. The Economic History Review, 78(1), pp.207-234.  https://doi.org/10.1111/ehr.13348

Nikolić, S., Novokmet, F. and Larysz, P.P., 2024. Income inequality in Eastern Europe: Bulgaria and Czechoslovakia in the twentieth century. Explorations in Economic History, 94, p.101594. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eeh.2024.101594

PhD Students &
Postdoctoral Fellows

Our Centre supports early-career researchers exploring new perspectives on South-East European economic history. Consider applying for PhD positions at our home universities. We are looking for excellent researchers to submit joint applications for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship positions.

Interested in working with us? Get in touch!