energy prices, we find electricity prices––relative to oil and gas––to be more important in the manufacturing process …, with a one standard deviation reduction in electricity prices leading to a 2.8 percent increase in manufacturing output …. Our estimated elasticities together with plausible reductions in electricity tariffs derived from the energy reform, could …

Despite a stern global financial crisis and fiscal imbalances within the country, Albania's prudent policies supported …

This paper discusses the Financial System Stability Assessment report on Albania. The IMF report states that the …

This 2013 Article IV Consultation for Albania focuses on economic developments and policies that have led to weakening …

Labor markets in the Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and …

in electricity sector, and the need for sustained political commitment over the medium term. Policy Recommendations: No …

facilitate fuel and electricity subsidy reform, food subsidy reform should be undertaken. …

This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for Albania. The note analyzes …