The rise in housing prices in Albania is producing a double effect. On the one hand, it increases the wealth of households and businesses with more real estate, giving them easier access to credit. On the other hand, it is...
In Albania’s economic horizon, the year 2024 represents a silent turning point, where after a period of moderate expansion and hope for export diversification, the figures reversed. Statistical data show that exports fell by 15.4%, while imports increased by...
Public debt is not inherently negative. It is a financial instrument that governments use to cover the gap between expenditures and collected revenues (taxes, fees, tariffs, etc.). When there is a budget deficit, the government finances itself through borrowing from...
In June 2025, the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) published the "Supply-Use Tables for 2023," a key document that offers a detailed overview of the economic structure of Albania. This publication is important for analyzing the dynamics of production, consumption,...
Albania is the only country in the region without a functioning capital market, a gap that is becoming a visible obstacle to economic development and financial justice. At a time when Albania aspires to transition toward a formalized, diversified, and European-integrated...
ALTAX presents a thematic study analysis on dividend taxation and a proposal for its reformulation. Foreign direct investments in Albania have undergone a noticeable structural change during the period 2019–2024, where reinvested profits have doubled (+115%), while new capital has seen...
In an effort to contribute to development and the improvement of living conditions in Albania, ALTAX has prepared an in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities for the country’s economic growth. The article examines the key factors that can influence...
As part of the analysis of Albania’s economic performance during 2024 and the outlook for 2025, our report offers an in-depth overview of the key factors that influenced GDP growth, along with the challenges and opportunities that may arise for...
Standard & Poor’s decision to upgrade Albania’s credit rating from “BB-” to “BB” represents an important development for public finances and capital markets. On the surface, this signals an improvement in macroeconomic stability, debt management, and confidence in the country’s...
The creative economy is one of the most promising sources of sustainable economic development in the 21st century. It combines creativity, culture, technology, and entrepreneurship to produce value-added products and services that can be exported, improve the country's image, and...
