Name and Surname
Miloš Kovačević
Affiliation
Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade
Contact email
milos.kovacevic@f.bg.ac.rs
Short Biography
Miloš Kovačević is a research associate at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, Serbia. He holds a PhD in philosophy from the same university and writes on a range of topics in political philosophy, ethics, and the philosophy of education. Palgrave Macmillan published his latest work, ‘Emancipatory Education Through an Inclusion of Minority Political Views: Exploring the Concept of Indoctrination,’ in the book Rethinking Education and Emancipation: Diverse Perspectives on Contemporary Challenges.
Research abstract
Advancing Economic Democracy in Southeast Europe: A Comparative Study of ESOP Models in Slovenia and Serbia
This research explores the potential for implementing Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in Southeast Europe (SEE), with a focus on Slovenia and Serbia. As SEE face economic challenges such as SME succession issues and youth emigration, ESOPs present a promising solution for democratizing business ownership and enhancing economic stability. Drawing on Rawls’ notion of property-owning democracy and David Ellerman’s labor theory, this research will examine how Slovenia’s ESOP model can be adapted to Serbia. The study will employ a comparative desk analysis, coupled with expert interviews in Belgrade, to provide insights into the feasibility of ESOP adoption in the region. The outcomes will offer both a philosophical and policy-based roadmap to promote workplace democracy and address regional economic disparities. Key deliverables include a scientific paper and a policy analysis report targeting SEE policymakers.