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The goal of this study is to investigate the role of market information on the quality of the relationship between farmers and their buyers, and also plans for future activities in a farm. Although there is research which sheds light on the role of communication and shared information between the trading partners, yet there is a need to provide sound evidence that brings more clarity to the role of market information in different aspects of trading relationships. Primary data are collected and analysed with the aim to test the above linkages. 403 complete questionnaires have been collected in different agribusiness areas in Albania. To test the mentioned relationships, partial least squares method of structured equation modelling (PSL-SEM) was used. Reliability, discriminant and path analyses were done. The results show that market information positively affects the relationship quality (satisfaction, commitment and trust), while plans for future activities are influenced by farmer’s commitment, trust, and age, and also incomes from agricultural activities. This work contributes to the existing literature, in particular in the agribusiness field, by offering extra evidence from a developing country context. © Foundation of International Studies, 2021.

The aim of this research paper is to explore the role of conflict between trading partners in terms of relationship quality (satisfaction, commitment, and trust) on contract farming. Even though there is research on the above issues, yet there is lack of research on the role of conflict between partners in terms of relationship quality on contract farming. Thus, there is a need to offer evidence that brings more clarity to such a role of conflict between trading partners. To test the hypothesized relationships, primary data are collected in different agribusiness areas in Albania. Altogether, 640 successful questionnaires are filled in. The relationships are tested using the partial least squares of structured equation modelling (PSL-SEM) method. The key finding is that a conflict between trading partners influences contract farming and mediates the effects of the farmer’s satisfaction and trust in the relationship with their buyer on contract farming. This paper enriches the existing literature, since it provides additional insights from a developing country context. © 2021, Centre of Sociological Research. All rights reserved.

Among scholars, academicians and policymakers there is a constant concern on how to improve financial literacy and capability of individuals. In this regard, this study seeks to investigate the effect of financial literacy along with demographic factors on individuals' financial capability. This research is administrated on an individual-level data collection through a survey. This paper uses hierarchical multiple regression with two steps in a dataset of 200 respondents from a transition country, Albania. Results demonstrated that financial capability is affected by financial knowledge and financial behaviour. In addition, individuals that were single, unemployed and young negatively influenced financial capabilities. However, having higher incomes positively impacted financial capability. These findings are consistent with the literature in the field of financial literacy. Financial attitude and gender did not show any significant effect on financial capability. This paper contributes to enriching the literature of the field by offering evidence on how financial literacy and demographic factors drive individuals' financial capability. In addition, this current study provides useful insights for academicians, educational institutions managers, and public-policy advocates responsible for designing curricula and strategies to increase the level of individuals' financial capability.