In the context of the expansion and development of the tourism industry in Albania, we have analyzed in a multi-directional approach the economic, social and environmental performance, treating it according to the tourism sustainability model. This analysis, considering all the most...
According to the World Bank's latest analysis of the shortcomings and achievements of the economies of the Western Balkans, they seem to be learning from the fact that “they are subject to increasing pressures on their external sectors in...
The Berlin process began as an attempt to increase and expand the democratic, economic and liaison capacities between the countries of the Western Balkans region. At first glance, it would serve as a "night school" or a part-time governance model for...
The appropriate level of defense spending depends on the security environment and international circumstances to deter threats and maintain peace. Amidst the risk of a protracted conflict in Ukraine and beyond, it is not surprising to see high levels of...
In a look at the tax treatment for the entire Western Balkans of freelancers, we see that the highest tax rates are found in Albania and Serbia, respectively with 15% and 10% and 20% of their profit after some...
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...
Tax reforms can effectively strengthen the incentives for some groups of the population and the economy that can affect a long-term perspective in the Balkan economies, which are under an increased pressure for market expansion and the right incentives to...
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...
This specificity of the weight carried by direct, indirect taxes and social contributions, etc., if we look at it according to the Tax Norms 2022 - 2024 in Statistics, it is observed that: 1. Regarding direct taxes, countries such as Albania...
Economy and fiscal situation 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). In relation to the total population it seems that: - Serbia lacks...
