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  "title": "Inflation in Tajikistan: Forecasting Analysis and Monetary Policy Challenges",
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      "content": "- This paper attempts to explain short- and long-term dynamics of-and forecast-inflation in Tajikistan using the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) and Autoregressive Moving Average Model (ARMA).\n- By analyzing different transmission channels through the VECM, the authors evaluate their relative dominance, magnitude, and speed of transition to the equilibrium price level.\n- The analysis aims to identify policy tools that will enhance the effectiveness of monetary policy in Tajikistan."
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      "heading": "Methodology and Analytical Approach",
      "content": "- Models used:\n  - Vector Error Correction Model (VECM)\n  - Autoregressive Moving Average Model (ARMA)\n- Analysis focus:\n  - Different transmission channels to assess dominance, magnitude, and speed of adjustment to equilibrium prices.\n  - Dynamic analysis of exchange rate and international inflation effects on local prices."
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      "content": "- Excess supply of broad money is inflationary in both the short and long term.\n- The exchange rate and international inflation have a strong impact on local prices.\n- Available monetary instruments, such as the refinancing rate, have proven to be ineffective."
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      "content": "- The Tajik monetary authority could greatly benefit from enhancing its monetary instruments toolkit.\n- Specifically recommended: develop the interest rate channel to improve monetary policy execution and achieve stable inflationary conditions.\n\n---\n\n Content in this bundle\n\n- wp1017\n  - wp1017 (Markdown version){rel=\"alternate\" type=\"text/markdown\"}\n  - wp1017 (PDF){rel=\"external\" type=\"application/pdf\"}\n\n---\n\nSource: https://www.imf.org/en/publications/wp/issues/2016/12/31/inflation-in-tajikistan-forecasting-analysis-and-monetary-policy-challenges-23530"
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    "Authors: Svetlana Vtyurina, Fahad Alturki",
    "Published: January 1, 2010",
    "Series: IMF Working Papers",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451962178.001",
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    "Available monetary instruments, such as the refinancing rate, have proven to be ineffective.",
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