Xhevat Sopi

Xhevat Sopi (Assoc. Prof.) is from the Republic of Kosovo and holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania, focusing on food safety attributes in the dairy industry. Since 2019, he has served as the Dean of the Faculty of Economics at the Public University “Kadri Zeka” in Gjilan, Kosovo. Prior to this, he was Vice Dean and has been a dedicated academic since 2013, teaching subjects like Microeconomics, Econometrics, and Statistical Analysis. Before his academic career, he worked in journalism and consulting, specializing in agribusiness and economic affairs. His research interests include economic growth, food safety, and digital marketing in financial services, with numerous publications in international journals and conferences. He is also an expert in curriculum accreditation and validation with Kosovo's National Qualifications Authority. Xhevat Sopi is proficient in English, Croatian, and Serbian, and holds certifications in SPSS, EViews, and GRETL for econometric and statistical analysis.

Papers Published in World Economics:

The Components of the International Property Rights Index that Matter for Economic Growth

Authors: Arton Hajdari, Nexhat Shkodra & Xhevat Sopi

The International Property Rights Index (IPRI) is considered a credible source of information for the public and policymakers, focusing on its components’ impact on economic growth. The study analysed the GDP per capita of 13 EU countries over 13 years (2009–2021) to assess the significance of IPRI components on economic growth. The research utilized correlation and regression analyses, particularly the Hausman-Taylor method, to evaluate the relationship between IPRI components and economic growth. The study found a positive correlation between IPRI and GDP per capita, highlighting the crucial role of IPRI components in driving economic growth.

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