Growth at Risk: Concept and Application in IMF Country Surveillance
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Summary:
The growth-at-risk (GaR) framework links current macrofinancial conditions to the distribution of future growth. Its main strength is its ability to assess the entire distribution of future GDP growth (in contrast to point forecasts), quantify macrofinancial risks in terms of growth, and monitor the evolution of risks to economic activity over time. By using GaR analysis, policymakers can quantify the likelihood of risk scenarios, which would serve as a basis for preemptive action. This paper offers practical guidance on how to conduct GaR analysis and draws lessons from country case studies. It also discusses an Excel-based GaR tool developed to support the IMF’s bilateral surveillance efforts.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2019/036
Subject:
Asset prices Credit aggregates Financial sector policy and analysis Financial statements Growth-at-risk assessment Housing prices Money Prices Public financial management (PFM)
English
Publication Date:
February 21, 2019
ISBN/ISSN:
9781484397015/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA2019036
Pages:
39
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