Potential output and growth, output and unemployment gap in Albania – Comparative analysis of recent estimations - 2015

The study project aims to re-estimate potential output, the natural rate of unemployment and the respective gaps based on existing and new approaches available in the case of Albania. Results have confirmed that potential growth has shrank and the natural rate of unemployment has increased since 2009. Re-estimations have validated past medium-term projections and monetary policy decision-making. At the same time, they assist in the orientation for structural reforms towards sustainable and inclusive economic growth.