Estimating a Small Open-Economy Model for Egypt: Spillovers, Inflation Dynamics, and Implications for Monetary Policy

Author/Editor:

Elif C Arbatli Saxegaard ; Kenji Moriyama

Publication Date:

May 1, 2011

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper estimates a small open economy model for Egypt to analyze inflation, output dynamics and monetary policy during 2005-2010. The interest rate channel is found to be relatively weak in Egypt, complicating the use of interest rates as the immediate target of monetary policy. However, the paper also finds a significant level of persistence in the policy rate, making monetary policy pro-cyclical. More active use of interest rate policy, measures to improve domestic debt markets and a gradual move towards inflation targeting can help support a successful disinflation strategy for Egypt.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2011/108

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

May 1, 2011

ISBN/ISSN:

9781455261376/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2011108

Pages:

40

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