Olsë Kajtazi

Olsë Kajtazi is an economist currently pursuing her PhD in Economics at the University of Reading. She holds a Master’s degree from the Barcelona School of Economics and builds upon a solid academic foundation from the University of Prishtina, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a focus on macroeconomics and policy-making. This rigorous background is complemented by her proficiency in key analytical software, including Stata, Python, and R, which she uses to conduct sophisticated data visualization and empirical analysis.

Driven by an interest in political economy, Olsë’s current doctoral research focuses on gender pay inequality in post-transition European economies. More broadly, she explores critical challenges facing modern economies through the lens of resilience and sustainable development, including the dynamics of foreign direct investment and the importance of institutional efficiency in fostering growth. She is dedicated to leveraging her analytical skills to contribute to research that informs inclusive and sustainable economic development, aiming to help shape policies that create equitable and lasting prosperity.