Albania: 2010 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

International Monetary Fund

No 2010/205, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: Albania enjoyed strong growth with comparatively benign external vulnerabilities before the crisis. Monetary policy provided timely support, and the exchange rate functioned as a shock absorber. However, policy buffers are now exhausted and must be rebuilt. Fiscal tightening has to be quickly effected. Medium-term fiscal policy should be governed by a credible and monitorable fiscal rule. The Albanian economy has to broaden its sources of growth and strengthen competitiveness. Sound macroeconomic statistics are essential for competent policy making and investor confidence.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; staff appraisal; consumer price inflation; deficit; intention; deposit withdrawal; growth projection; first quarter budget deficit; Credit; Loans; Nonperforming loans; Global (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 58
Date: 2010-07-12
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