Zustand: New. In spite of the widespread use of the concept of potential output in economic theory and empirical applications and in economic policy debates, the historical background and the assumptions inherent to this concept are rarely made transparent. This title examines alternative methods for a forward-looking assessment of potential output growth. Series: ZEW Economic Studies. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 670. . 2009. 2009th Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.