A new study by ALTAX Observatory introduces, for the first time, a comprehensive measurement of the wellbeing of Albanians beyond economic growth, showing that the progress achieved over the last decade is real, but still uneven. The Albanian Wellbeing Index...
During the decade 2015–2025, the Albanian economy has entered a new phase of connection with international markets, where one of the most significant developments is the increase in the outflow of Albanian capital abroad.According to the ALTAX Observatory analysis on...
In public debate, corruption is often treated as a problem limited to the direct theft of public funds, bribery, or abuse of office. However, from an economic perspective, its damage is far deeper. Corruption operates as a systemic mechanism that...
“Western Balkans Cost of Corruption Index 2025” is the first regional publication of its kind produced by ALTAX Observatory, which builds for the first time an analytical instrument that measures not only the perception of corruption, but the real...
Albania has recorded a notable acceleration in capital outflows in recent years, combining the legitimate diversification of private wealth with the possible integration of funds of questionable origin into international assets. According to Eurostat, the stock of real estate owned...
ALTAX, a Fiscal and Economic Research Center in Albania today publishes its 14th annual report, an in-depth comparative analysis of tax burden and Fiscal Freedom Day in six Western Balkan economies. The report “Tax Burden 2025 and Fiscal Freedom Day 2026...
In 2025, the Western Balkan countries began receiving funds from the European Union’s Growth Plan, a €6 billion package aimed at accelerating the region’s integration into the EU through economic, infrastructural, and institutional reforms. Albania Albania is among the first countries to...
This is a study by ALTAX on infrastructure investments in Albania and the Western Balkans: perspectives and financing needs. In 2025, Albania and the countries of the Western Balkans will enter a crucial phase of infrastructure investments, which are key to...
Our summary analysis of healthcare expenditures in Albania and the Western Balkans shows that Albania spends €312.5 per capita, which is lower than most countries in the region. Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, and especially Montenegro allocate larger budgets to the...
📘 The study "On Fiscal Policy in Albania and the Region and Its Impact on Economic Growth" presents a detailed analysis of how tax incentives and fiscal policies have influenced economic development in Albania and the Western Balkans. 🛠️ Key Issues...
