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University for Business and Technology in Kosovo

2015

Albania

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Money Laundering Effects, Mario Gjoni, Albana (Karameta) Gjoni, Holta (Bako) Kora Nov 2015

Money Laundering Effects, Mario Gjoni, Albana (Karameta) Gjoni, Holta (Bako) Kora

UBT International Conference

The globalization of economic activities and financial markets has had a very positive impact on the world economy. But this effect has also its costs. It can facilitate the ways by which money can be laundered internationally which is one of the biggest costs that this phenomenon creates. Among many analysts there is a discussion about the relationship that exists between globalization and money laundering, as well as economic implications of large-scale money laundering. Money laundering threatens the economic and financial systems in many countries, and has important effects on income distribution and macroeconomic variables. The negative effects of money …


An Empirical Evaluation Of Customer-Based Brand Equity Of Internet Service Providers (Isps) In Albania, Ana Buhaljoti Nov 2015

An Empirical Evaluation Of Customer-Based Brand Equity Of Internet Service Providers (Isps) In Albania, Ana Buhaljoti

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The main reason for studying Brand Equity of ISPs arises from the motivation of improving marketing productivity in this sector. Given increasing competition, higher costs of technology adoption, flattened demand, ISP managers need a thorough understanding of customer behavior in order to increase the efficiency of marketing expenses and enhance customer loyalty. This study identifies customer’s differentiated response towards ISPs and motives in choosing a brand instead of another. In June 2014, a survey among 998 adult connected urban households in Albania has been conducted. A well-structured questionnaire, designed on the basis of Keller’s Brand Equity Model evaluate consumer awareness, …


Determinants Of Transition From School To Work In Albania, Eni Alikaj, Esmerelda Shehaj Nov 2015

Determinants Of Transition From School To Work In Albania, Eni Alikaj, Esmerelda Shehaj

UBT International Conference

The transition from school to work is a very important stage in the life of the youngsters, during which they aim at a satisfactory integration in the labour market. However, in this process they often face different barriers, such as high unemployment rates, and economic inactivity. In Albania, youth unemployment is about twice as much as that of the total unemployment rates and has shown an increasing trend during the last years. In 2014, 32.5% of the youngsters were unemployed. Furthermore, the rate of those not being in employment, education, and/or training in 2014 was 34.5%, of which 36% are …


Welfare And Its Impact On Participation, Leonora Ndreu Nov 2015

Welfare And Its Impact On Participation, Leonora Ndreu

UBT International Conference

Researchers have continuously dealt with the study of economic wellbeing of the human society in particular they have been concerned with its reveal in economic and political dimensions. The economic welfare is tightly related with the citizen’s participation in social and political activities since it is one of the major factors to determine the individul’s identity, “ who am I”. This study will be conducted through usage of quantitative methods in an intersection manner. The study analyses the ‘wellbeing economic factor’ and its impact or not in the political participation in Albania mainly focused on political parties. The descriptive spectrum …