Inflation Dynamics in Madagascar, 1971-2000

Author/Editor:

Emilio Sacerdoti ; Yuan Xiao

Publication Date:

October 1, 2001

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The paper analyzes the dynamics of inflation in Madagascar in the period 1971-2000, applying cointegration analysis and error correction modeling. The empirical results, based on quarterly data, confirm that there exists a stable money demand relationship, as well as a purchasing power relationship in the long run. The former enters the short-run dynamics of inflation and money growth, while the latter affects the short-run dynamics of the exchange rate only. We also find that an appreciation has a direct negative impact on inflation and that inflation inertia is important. In addition, we conduct FIML estimation of the system and trace the impulse responses to various shocks.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2001/168

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

October 1, 2001

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451858266/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1682001

Pages:

27

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