THE IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE FLOWS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALBANIA`S ECONOMY

Abstract

This paper provides information related to international trade flows of Albania with the EU-27 and other countries of the region. Albanian
trade with the other countries has begun since 1993, after the collapse of the communist regime and has increased step by step through
the years, although in 2009 data shows a slow decrease in exports and imports as a result of the global financial crisis. As a developing
country Albania has shown increases in its GDP and decreases in inflation through the years and the question raised in this analysis is
how has affected international trade flows Albanian economy during this period.
Keywords: International Trade, Economic Growth, Albania, Albania