Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: Analyze potential output and calculate output gaps, and diagnose the outlook for the economy.Assess the stance of current fiscal, monetary and exchange rate, and financial policies.Assess macro-financial linkages, including through the analysis of financial sector soundness indicators.Assess the medium-term prospects of the economy, especially the sustainability of public and external debt, and identify impediments to long-term growth.Identify possible external and internal economic risks and vulnerabilities to economic growth and identify policies to address them.
