For reasons of planning expenses on the basis of stable incomes, a conservative approach has been applied to the evaluation of the effect of these measures. Consequently, spending will be able to be kept at a manageable level, and with...
In Kosovo, the methodology is the same to calculate the fiscal burden and the tax burden, as it was clarified for Albania. The burden of general (fiscal) revenues in Kosovo is the result of the contribution of 88% from tax revenues...
Typically, like many administrations in different countries, the Directorate of Large Taxpayers (part of General Taxation Directorate, GTD) has been established in Albania for 20 years and continues to function within the structure of the central tax administration. The main purpose...
The distribution of budget revenues must take into consideration the demands of individuals, families and their own businesses, who, in the role of direct and indirect taxpayers, claim equal proportional benefit. According to this request, which comes naturally as a...
Our analysis shows that income inequality is a major contributor to the distribution of household income, but not to the fair distribution of wealth and well-being in Western Balkan countries (WB6). This is observed in the case of possession of assets...
Economic growth has been strong in early 2023, but comes after slower economic growth in 2022 due to weaker private consumption and a larger drag from net exports[1]. Production growth had higher expectations but remained at the level of...
In 2023, the population of the Western Balkans (WB6) is 16.98 million inhabitants from 17.34 million inhabitants two years ago, with a decrease of 2.1% (360,000 people). The biggest decrease is felt in Serbia with 220,000 individuals less, in Albania...
In our economy, imports of goods in 2023 are 1.98 times higher than exports [1]. This ratio has increased by 3% compared to 2022. Albanian consumers are used to seeing products from every corner of the world in their...
According to the latest INSTAT publication on national accounts [1], “The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2023 is estimated to increase by 3.46%, compared to the third quarter of 2022. The following branches of economy...
The state budget for the 11th month of 2023 results in a surplus[1] and this reality shows at first glance that the government's finances are being managed effectively. This budget surplus comes from the realized income at the...
