Structural Links of Slovak Exporting Sectors

Abstract

Input-output models allow quantification of direct and indirect linkages in the structure of an economy. Based on these linkages, it is possible to evaluate in details the effects of various sectors on the national economy. This paper focuses on the exporting sectors that are considered to be the main industries of Slovak economy. Its aim is to examine their direct and indirect impacts on Slovakia's economy. From the point of view of assessing the effects and structural links of export industries for the Slovak economy, the computer, electronic and optical product manufacturing sector appears to be relatively the least important sector. The automobile production does not generate a high value added per unit of production but its importance for Slovak production is significant. From the point of view of demand and supply linkages, none of the monitored export sectors seemed to be the key for Slovak economy.