Towards Inflation Targeting in Sri Lanka

Author/Editor:

Ding Ding ; Rahul Anand ; Shanaka J Peiris

Publication Date:

April 1, 2011

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper develops a practical model-based forecasting and policy analysis system (FPAS) to support a transition to an inflation forecast targeting regime in Sri Lanka. The FPAS model provides a relatively good forecast for inflation and a framework to evaluate policy trade-offs. The model simulations suggest that an open-economy inflation targeting rule can reduce macroeconomic volatility and anchor inflationary expectations given the size and type of shocks faced by the economy. Sri Lanka could aim to target a broad inflation range initially due to its susceptibility supply-side shocks while enhancing exchange rate flexibility and strengthening the effectiveness of monetary policy in the transition to an inflation forecast targeting regime.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2011/081

Subject:

Exchange rates Inflation Inflation targeting Output gap Real exchange rates

English

Publication Date:

April 1, 2011

ISBN/ISSN:

9781455226078/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2011081

Pages:

28

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