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Inflation Determinants in Paraguay: Cost Push versus Demand Pull Factors
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Monfort, Brieuc | Peña, Santiago |
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December 1, 2008 |
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Summary: This article uses two analytical methodologies to understand the dynamics of inflation in Paraguay, the mark-up theory of inflation and the monetary theory of inflation. We also study the impact of different monetary aggregates. The results suggest that monetary factors, in particular currency in circulation, play a major role in determining long-run inflation, while foreign prices, in particular from Brazil, or some food products have a large impact on the short-term dynamics of inflation. Wage indexation may also contribute to locking up price increases.
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Working Paper No. 08/270 |
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Paraguay | Inflation | Wage indexation | Price increases | Demand for money | Spillovers |
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Core inflation; money demand; mark-up; pass-through.
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December 1, 2008 |
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WPIEA2008270 |
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41 |
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US$18.00
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