Investigating Inflation Dynamics in Sudan

Author/Editor:

Kenji Moriyama

Publication Date:

July 1, 2008

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper investigates inflation dynamics in Sudan using three different approaches: the single equation model, the structural vector-auto regression model and a vector error correction model. This is the first study in a low-income and a post-conflict country that uses these three separate techniques to understand inflation dynamics. The use of these approaches is particularly useful to check the robustness of the estimated parameters in the model for a country with limited data coverage and possible structural breaks. The estimated results suggest that money supply growth and nominal exchange rate changes affect inflation with 18-24 months time lag.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2008/189

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

July 1, 2008

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451870473/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2008189

Pages:

22

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