Profitability analysis of Serbian economic sectors

This paper presents the analysis of profitability of the Serbian economy and its sectors. The research results indicate that the profitability of the Serbian economy is positive in the period 2009-2013 year and that the average rate of return on assets is 5.95%. Further, the results indicate that th...

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Main Authors: Mijić Kristina, Jakšić Dejan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Pristina in Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Economics 2016-01-01
Series:Ekonomski Pogledi
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Online Access:https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1450-7951/2016/1450-79511602001M.pdf
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Summary:This paper presents the analysis of profitability of the Serbian economy and its sectors. The research results indicate that the profitability of the Serbian economy is positive in the period 2009-2013 year and that the average rate of return on assets is 5.95%. Further, the results indicate that there are statistically significant differences in the level of profitability that achieve certain sectors in the Republic of Serbia. The lowest (negative) profitability achieved sectors D -Electricity, gas, steam and Q -Health care, while the most profitable sectors are G -Trade, J -Information and communication, N -Administrative and other services and M -Professional, scientific and technical activities. Between these two groups of sectors, 5 group of sectors, that have similar level of profitability, have been identified.
ISSN:1450-7951
2334-7570