Naslov
The efficiency of regional government expenditure in smart tourist destination : the case of Croatia

Autori
Hodžić, Sabina ; Jurlina Alibegović, Dubravka

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Tourism in Southern and Eastern Europe 2019 - Conference Proceedings / Zadel, Zrinka ; Smolčić Jurdana, Dora - Opatija : Fakultet za menadžment u turizmu i ugostiteljstvu Sveučilišta u Rijeci, 2019, 307-318

Skup
5th International Conference Tourism in Southern and Eastern Europe: Creating Innovative Tourism Experiences: The Way to Extend the Tourist Season (ToSEE 2019)

Mjesto i datum
Opatija, Hrvatska, 16.05.2019. - 18.05.2019

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
expenditures ; regional government, data envelopment analysis ; smart tourism destination ; Croatia

Sažetak
Purpose – Regional and local governments have recognized the importance of tourism for the regional economy, especially when it comes to budget revenues and expenditures. Efficiency is crucial for making sure beneficiaries receive the best-possible services in a given tourist destination. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to analyze the efficiency of regional government expenditures in 20 Croatian counties in the 2011-2016 period. Methodology – A data envelopment analysis (DEA) was applied to analyze the efficiency of regional government expenditures in smart tourist destinations. This is a non-parametric linear programming method for assessing the efficiency and productivity of decision-making units. For the purpose of this empirical investigation, 20 Croatian counties were observed, along with their average budget expenditures, in the 2011-2016 period. Findings – The results of the empirical analysis showed that there are an equal number of coastal and inland Croatian counties when it comes to regional government expenditure efficiency. This is interesting to mention, since more international tourists are gravitating towards smart tourist destinations located on the Croatian coastline, especially in the summer season. The results may provide regional and local governments with more information on the concept of “smartness” when it comes to tourist destinations, and their potential for sustainable development and economic growth. Contribution – This paper provides an empirical analysis on the efficiency of regional government expenditures in 20 Croatian counties in the 2011-2016 period. Its theoretical contribution consists of presenting the “smartness” concept and its importance for tourist destinations.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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