Abstract
Using a bivariate GARCH model of inflation and output growth we find evidence that higher inflation and more inflation uncertainty lead to lower output growth in the Japanese economy. These results support the argument of a price stability objective for the monetary authority.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 293-301 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Economics Letters |
| Volume | 75 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - May 2002 |
Keywords
- Bivariate GARCH
- Granger-causality
- Inflation
- Output growth
- Uncertainty