Monthly Archives - August 2026

Monetary shadow and deficit monetization, as a reminder for monetary policy

A new paper by the International Monetary Fund, published in August 2026 by Jácome, Magud, Pienknagura and Uribe, brings a conclusion that deserves attention also for Albania. The study shows that the history of deficit monetization does not disappear...

The model of minimum wage and informality in Albania

ALTAX Observatory publishes the new study "The Minimum Wage and Informality Model in Albania", an evidence-based analysis of the relationship between the minimum wage, labor productivity, informality, and employment during the period 2015–2025, as well as the potential effects...

Albanian exports increased by 10.6% in July, but the growth is mainly supported by minerals, energy, metals and construction materials.

Albanian exports rose in July 2026, but which exports Increased and why? However, in order to understand whether this represents a genuine improvement in the export economy, it is not enough to look solely at the 10.6% figure. The statistical data...

Report published “Increasing housing supply does not guarantee improved access to housing”

ALTAX Observatory publishes the new study "Increasing housing supply does not guarantee improved access to housing", an in-depth analysis of the development of the housing market and the construction sector in Albania during the period 2005–2025. The study relies on...

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