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Al-Eyd, A. J. ; Amaglobeli, David ; Shukurov, Bahrom ; Sumlinski, Mariusz A.
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March 01, 2012
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The views expressed in this Working Paper are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the IMF or IMF policy. Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to further debate
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Summary:
This paper examines the implications of elevated global food prices for inflation in select Central Asian economies - Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The findings suggest that global food inflation has significant short-run effects that build over time. Inflation outcomes simulated under alternative global wheat price assumptions underscore these vulnerabilities, and suggest that sustained administrative measures are unlikely to prove effective. In line with structural economic features, the interest rate channel of monetary policy is found to be limited, arguing for a broad policy strategy to control more expansive inflationary pressures. Looking ahead, measures to enhance supply responses, deepen domestic financial markets, develop adequate social safety nets, and increase central bank independence are warranted.
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Working Paper No. 12/86
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Subject(s):
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Agricultural prices | External shocks | Fiscal policy | Inflation | Monetary policy | Price increases | Kazakhstan | Kyrgyz Republic | Tajikistan | Uzbekistan
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Author's Keyword(s):
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Central Asia | inflation | food price shocks | policy responses | monetary policy | Kazakhstan | Kyrgyz Republic | Tajikistan | Uzbekistan |
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English
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Publication Date:
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March 01, 2012
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WPIEA2012086
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25
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