The Institute of Economics and Finance operates within the field of social sciences, in the scientific discipline of economics and finance. The Institute conducts quantitative and qualitative basic and applied research as well as development works.
The domain of the Institute is scientific research at the macro-, meso- and micro level concerning economic, financial, social and environmental issues related to the processes taking place in the agri-food economy and in rural areas and in their immediate and further surroundings.
The distinguishing feature of the scientific and research work carried out at the Institute is the interdisciplinary approach to the determinants of socio-economic development and openness to contemporary challenges related to it.