The Macroeconomic Effects of Higher Oil Prices

Author/Editor:

Peter Isard ; Benjamin L Hunt ; Douglas Laxton

Publication Date:

February 1, 2001

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The paper uses MULTIMOD to analyze the macroeconomic effects of oil price shocks, distinguishing between temporary, more persistent, and permanent shocks. It provides perspectives on several findings in the literature and the key role of monetary policy in influencing macroeconomic outcomes. Specific attention is paid to the channels through which oil price increases can pass through into core inflation, a possible explanation of the asymmetric relationship between oil prices and economic activity, the role of monetary policy credibility, the implications of delayed policy responses, and the relative merits of leaning in different directions when the correct policy response is uncertain.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2001/014

Subject:

Consumer price indexes Deflation Inflation Inflation targeting Monetary policy Oil prices Prices

English

Publication Date:

February 1, 2001

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451843125/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0142001

Pages:

46

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