Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) have been a driving force for the economic development of Albania and Kosovo over the past two decades, reflecting shared challenges of the post-communist transition, such as the lack of domestic savings and the need for...
In a typical morning in Tirana, a small shop sees an increase in the number of clients and new buyers. This is one of the real faces of an Albania that, in 2025, is experiencing economic growth of around 3.5%,...
Analysis based on three methods of calculating GDP: Production, Expenditure, and Income. From the data processed and published by INSTAT for the 2024 gross domestic product (semi-final), it appears that the economy needs to refocus priorities as we are within...
A critical analysis based on the IMF Framework on Regional Economic Development and Convergence with the EU In 2024, Albania remains significantly behind the European average in terms of income per capita, particularly when measured by purchasing power parity (PPP).According...
In every development strategy, Albanian governments have identified informal employment as one of the main challenges to a healthy and fair economy. However, despite drafted plans, international recommendations, and occasional interventions, the level of informality remains high and persistent, especially...
From the illusion of proximity to the real challenge of internal transformation – Albania on the verge of a decisive path 1. The long and fragmented journey of integration For more than three decades, the countries of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe...
According to ALTAX's thematic study, over the last decade, Albania has undertaken significant reforms in tax policy aimed at stimulating economic growth and supporting businesses. One of the main measures has been the reduction of the corporate profit tax, particularly...
Raising the minimum wage is a complex decision that must consider the balance between workers' welfare and businesses' capacity to bear it. If the minimum wage increases without being based on productivity or economic growth, it may cause issues such...
Wage growth is a complex issue tied to multiple economic, political, and labor market factors. It has both immediate and long-term impacts on employees and employers—but who is the primary beneficiary of this process? The answer depends on the perspective...
According to official data on the labor market for the fourth quarter of 2024, several important signals emerge regarding the economy and employment policies in Albania. Below, after a careful review and a comparative look at some statistics from neighboring...
