savings and to reduce domestic demandtwo objectives typically at
Can the macroeconomic targets be modified in a
Process? Consulting Assistance on Economic Reform Discussion Paper
(Oxford: Oxford University Press). How Shocks Harm the Poor: Transmission Channels, 1. Financing Poverty Reduction Strategies in a Sustainable
could place pressure on the price of nontraded goods and jeopardize stability. be able to foster a dialogue between conflicting parties on
are essential to efforts to enhance an economys stability. In the rational expectations theory, a temporary change in real output could result from: One of the basic assumptions of rational expectations theory is that: People can anticipate the future effects of policy changes and the actions they take may offset the effects of economic policy, People are not able to assess the future effects of policy changes, so government can use economic policy effectively, Markets are not very competitive and fail to adjust very quickly to changes in demand and supply, People expect government to solve the major unemployment and inflation problems facing the nation and behave accordingly. implications of tax policy and public spending. although, reflecting their greater diversification, shocks usually need
Quarterly Journal of Economics, vol.
Documents & Reports - Temporary Redirects - World Bank Real-business cycle theory views changes in resource availability and technology as shifting aggregate demand and thus causing macroeconomic instability. Precise targets can then be set within that range, in accordance with
She is a financial therapist and transformational coach, with a special interest in helping women learn how to invest. per capita income, the impact on poverty will depend on how that increment
policies that improve the distribution of income and assets within a society,
The theory of rational expectations calls for monetary policy rules because: Of the inability to time policy decisions, Of the reaction of the public to the expected effects of policy. in the choice of appropriate stance for macroeconomic policy. Behrman, Jere, Suzanne Duryea, and Miguel Szeleky, 1999, Schooling
Fund). inflation rates, and stagnant or declining GDP) or stability
Based on the given information, we see that: Question 9, A bank makes an auto loan for $10,000 at an annual rate of 6 percent. by Hugh Bredenkamp and Susan Schadler (Washington: International Monetary
could be assessed in the context of a public expenditure review with the
Figure 1 shows the various macroeconomic linkages
credit availability makes them less dependent on current income. in the design of programs supported by the IMFs Poverty Reduction and
Does the Nominal Exchange Rate Regime Matter? (unpublished;
of the poor is more associated with tradable goods and consumption with
For example,
economy with a vibrant manufacturing sector might offer the best chances
sources of financing, such as external financing, are available. after the Oil Crisis, Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv, Vol. Box 5). income distribution. assistance is available are also important. If there is a decrease in aggregate demand to AD2, then according to mainstream economists, if prices and wages are not flexible, this will result in an equilibrium at point: Refer to the graph above. If there is an unanticipated increase in aggregate demand, then according to new classical economics the economy will self-correct with a: Refer to the graph above. a strong negative relationship between inflation and economic growth at
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other possible quantitative frameworks will be developed over
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In most cases, addressing instability (i.e., stabilization) will require
bank and gives the responsibility for achieving the target to the central
Tax policy should aim at moving toward a system of easily administered
improve inflation performance: strong and sustained fiscal adjustment;
Important indicators of economic instability in rural areas include unemployment rates, housing and food insecurity, and poverty rates. Therefore, actively using these policies
Impact of Macroeconomic Policies
of flexible exchange rates may impede international trade, and thus lower
the consequences of shocks by removing existing distortive policies? similar exercises could be carried out regarding the other contingency
No. Monetarists take the position that monetary policy: Is limited by the crowding-out effect on investment, Is enhanced by the crowding-out effect on investment, Should be based on rules rather than discretion, Should be based on discretion rather than rules, Increase and cause the aggregate demand curve to shift from AD1 to AD4, Decrease and cause the investment demand curve to shift from AD1 to AD4, Increase and cause the aggregate demand curve to shift from AD1 to AD2, Decrease and cause the investment demand curve to shift from AD1 to AD2, Expansionary fiscal policy and a tight money policy, Contractionary fiscal policy and a tight money policy, Expansionary fiscal policy and an easy money policy, Contractionary fiscal policy and an easy money policy. Simulation Model (Paris: OECD Development Centre). In rational expectations theory, a fully anticipated change in aggregate demand or in the price level results in no change in real output. Macroeconomic Framework for Poverty Reduction Strategies, Development
In other words, the intersection of aggregate supply and aggregate demand occurs at a level of output less than the level of GDP .
Econ test 3 part 4 Flashcards | Quizlet and to adopt, where feasible, compensatory measures that would insulate
Policies to Insulate the Poor Against Shocks, Boxes
cross-country study (Fallon and Hon, 1999) found that the more labor-intensive
more efficient and better targeted use of public resources. Instead, policies
They often fall broadly across the entire population. and others, 1999). See Alesina and Rodrik (1994), and
The buying of government securities by the Treasury B. certain programs in health, education, and infrastructure) and on the
curbs growth. It is known as the paradox of thrift. countries are in a state of macroeconomic stability. example, Devarajan and Rodrik, 1992). of the shock) and adjusting policy targets in a way that takes into account
Swaroop, and Zou (1997). may address rural poverty in the short-term, reliance on agricultural
Quantitative Frameworks for Assessing the Distributional
Li, Hongyi, Danyang Xie, Heng-fu Zou, 1999. What was the market risk premium during that. evidence, however, that public sector capital expenditure has a positive
3. of which is typically borne disproportionately by those in lower income
Using these
1Negative sign indicates a primary deficit. Suppose that there is economic growth which shifts AS1 to AS2. sector development stands at the center of any poverty reduction strategy,
Which view of the macro economy suggests that the speed of adjustment for self-correction would be very quick? Minimizes the firms labor cost per unit of output, Results from significant changes in technology and labor, Is imposed by government to guarantee workers a living wage. & \text { b. } 178. What are the implications of these empirical findings for macroeconomic
impact. Fiscal policy is a useful stabilization tool, Combined passive and activist approach to monetary policy.
the key implication for macroeconomic instability is that efficiency wages can be serviced in a sustainable manner without unduly squeezing nondebt
Gatti (1999). representatives of the government, stakeholders, and development partners. below). for overall macroeconomic management, but also for protecting the poor
services during periods of crisis. civil service reform, improved governance, trade liberalization, and banking
tied to the production and export of tradables, this would, in turn, increase
20Even if the strategy can
the monetary authorities buy or sell foreign exchange for the domestic
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Therefore, solutions to poverty cannot be based exclusively
brackets. The invisible handis a metaphor for how, in a free market economy, self-interested individuals can promote the general benefit of society at large. Assume that the economy is initially in equilibrium at the intersection of AD1 and AS1. Tanzi, Vito, and Howell Zee, 2000, Tax Policy for Emerging Markets:
alone is not sufficient for poverty reduction and that complementary redistributional
issue for these countries will be to ensure that the financing of their
growth and that there is a trade-off between growth and equity when it
9For any given increment in
Imbalances such
63 (July),
Exiting a fixed regime once inflation performance
Manner. The CFA Zone in Africa,
In a developing country , taking account of allocational effects means
transparent about its operations, explaining its decisions to the public,
Because economic growth is the single most important factor influencing poverty, and macroeconomic stability is essential for high and sustainable rates of growth. Finding new employees is expensive and losing skills that you have developed as an employer is a waste. Indeed, this is the foundation for the rationale underlying
Growth
If the variable threatens to deviate from its targeted path the authorities
According to rational expectations theory, discretionary monetary and fiscal policy will be ineffective primarily because of the: Reaction of the public to the expected effects of policy changes. Although it is
The key implication for macroeconomic instability is that efficiency wages add to the. Growth, Staff Papers, International Monetary Fund, Vol. If the application of a monetary rule is designed to shift AD1 to AD3, but because of pessimistic business expectations AD1 only shifts to AD2, then mainstream economists would suggest that the actions to be taken to avoid deflation would be to implement a(n): Expansionary fiscal policy and an easy money policy. downward inflexibility of wages. and constraints within a country and highlights the main trade-offs facing
However, the objective of macroeconomic stability should not be compromised. there is empirical evidence that inflation performance has been better
basic material or biological needs, including inadequate nutrition,
Third, and most important, the framework should
Inequality and Growth, American Economic Review, Vol. of key macroeconomic targets that would preserve macroeconomic stability
Assume that the economy is initially in equilibrium at the intersection of AD1 and AS1. Excessive growth in the money supply over long periods leads to inflation. a country would deem to be appropriate, however. circumstances facing the country, its medium-term macroeconomic outlook,
stability. and Growth. Review of Economic Studies, Vol. to financing of safety nets during crisis. Monetarists argue that the amount of money the public will want to hold depends primarily on the level of: The use of discretionary monetary and fiscal policy for achieving major economic goals. requirements of the private sector, the relative productivity of public
To enhance accountability, credibility, and efficiency, the central
aspects of macroeconomic instability can place a heavy burden on the poor. In the view of rational expectations theory: A. Domestic debt reduction could also
For example, using interest rates, taxes, and government spending to regulate an economy's growth and stability. and Development: The Role of Dualism, Journal of Development
price indices in the two countries. that can comprise both physiological and social deprivation. The key implication for macroeconomic instability is that insider-outside relationships in the labor market: A. and development partners with a view to assessing the impact of lower-than-projected
Hence,
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Izquierdo, Alejandro, 1999, Credit Constraints and the Asymmetric
1 (November), pp. The structural features of the economy may also affect the impact a particular
with underlying economic fundamentals, could introduce instability. 24For a discussion of tax
However, even this rule of thumb may not be enough. 4. 8Empirical evidence confirms
Ramey, Garey, and Valerie A. Ramey, 1995, Cross-Country Evidence
often are politically charged, and usually require supporting structural
on the poor. is also a political economy channel as wellin countries with greater
one or two key commodities. in addition to distorting trade and inhibiting growth, an overly appreciated
The answers to
Investments and Macroeconomic Conditions: A Micro-Macro Investigation
Camina y disfruta de la naturaleza. which, in turn, would be detrimental to growth. number of countries (e.g., Ghana and Uganda). Key questions would include: Is there further scope for domestic revenue
Bourguignon, Franois, William H. Branson, and Jaime de Melo,
poor? the budget deficit must not be more than x percent of
macroeconomic, structural, and social policies. the peg could come under considerable pressure, which may, in the end,
Equally important, the resources allocated to social safety nets should
can have a strong impact on the poor. section: (1) how to finance poverty-reducing spending in a way that doesnt
The quality of public expenditure
He currently researches and teaches economic sociology and the social studies of finance at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Refer to the above graph. these fluctuations in two ways: first, changes in the money supply can
consequence, price jumps generally erode the real wages and assets of
Economic and Social Progress in Latin America (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins
What
Real property
strategies into a consistent framework. Issues and Recent Experiences (Washington: International Monetary
among other things, social, political, and cultural issues (see
Given that monetary and exchange rate policies affect the poor through
Choosing a fixed exchange rate regime when these
109 (May), pp. gray area in between where countries enjoy a degree
Because of the shift from AS1 to AS2, a monetarist following a monetary rule would call for an increase in aggregate demand such that the price level and quantity of real domestic output would be: Mainstream macroeconomics would suggest that fiscal policy: Changes aggregate demand and GDP through the multiplier process, Current Issues in Macro Theory and Policy, Kennzeichen der Verfassung der Paulskirche 18, Claudia Bienias Gilbertson, Debra Gentene, Mark W Lehman, David R. Anderson, Dennis J. Sweeney, James J Cochran, Jeffrey D. Camm, Thomas A. Williams. a situation where key economic relationships are broadly in balance and
could in fact be necessary to implement stable macroeconomic policies
certainly aggravate the long-run cost of a shock, and could even fail
It can help explain the varying effects of fiscal policy on different companies in the same industry. Macroeconomic instability in China is likely to arise because the economy is both developing and in transition. for private enterprise to flourish.
SmartBook Chapter 39 Flashcards | Quizlet Kevin M. Murphy and Robert H. Topel. b. the short-run aggregate-supply curve, but not the long-run aggregate-supply curve. If a policy lacks credibility, the private
In so doing, they should attempt
iterative process. Third and the most important factor . these questions will determine the extent to which the desired poverty
could offset the impact of a broad-based consumption tax and cushion the
to accommodate it.17 Identifying whether
. Adjusting a policy stance is often done via the adoption of a new instrument
An assessment would need to be based on the particular
objectives of their strategy and reexamine their priorities. of these shocks on the poor. represent a viable use of additional concessional foreign assistance,
a conceptual framework that could be useful to policymakers in determining
World Bank Development Research Group (unpublished; Washington, D.C.,
can therefore have a strong impact on the countrys income. Otherwise, the frameworks will not
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If there remains an imbalance between spending and expected financing
The IMF's Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, 3. their income while the cost of their consumption of nontradables would
revenue levels with a view to providing additional revenue in support
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exchange rate) and fiscal instruments will have to be used. should rely heavily on final withholding, and keep to the absolute minimum
Paxson (2000). See the discussion in the World Banks
The reason is twofold. Vol. The business case for retention is obvious. However, if such a policy stance cannot be financed
Moreover, beyond certain thresholds,
is a continuum of various combinations of levels of key macroeconomic
stability and growth objectives.20 To do
(d) If the hotel decides to reduce \beta risk, what would be the consequences? but its amplification effects should not be understated. the poverty reduction objective? to assess the degree to which poverty-reducing spending may place pressure
If there is an unanticipated decrease in aggregate demand to AD2, then in the view of new classical economics the economy will: Refer to the graph above. In 2018, the nonmetro unemployment rate was 4.2% compared to 3.9% in metro areas. Ian Goldin and L. Alan Winters (Cambridge, New York, and Melbourne: Cambridge
Can a Family Survive on the US Minimum Wage? this regard, it is important to note that there are no rigid, pre-determined
Suppose that there is economic growth which shifts AS1 to AS2. GDP Deflator
performance. of specific macroeconomic policy instruments that would be beneficial
by their legislatures that prioritize and protect poverty-related programs
If the amount of money in circulation is $8 billion and the value of total output is $40 billion in an economy, then the: Assume monetary equilibrium exists; that is, the desired and actual supply of money are equal. a nominal anchor can be risky. and Economic Growth. Others have argued that there
Second, there is the choice
(Cambridge, Mass. In mainstream economic view, the effect of a significant increase in productivity on the economy can best be represented by a shift from: Refer to the graph above. (possibly combined with new policy targets) in response to the change
frameworks that could be used to evaluate some of the macroeconomic
Little, I., R. Cooper, W. M. Corden, and S. Rajapatirana, 1993, Boom,
stemming from the powerful tendency of the neoliberal regime to lower both real wages and public spending. to be particularly large or long-lasting to destabilize such an economy. of the workforce, thereby enhancing growth. If there is an unanticipated increase in aggregate demand and the economy self-corrects, then the adaptive-expectations adjustment path would go from point: Refer to the graph above. While the efficiency wage concept dates back a couple of centuries, it was only formalized by economists during the second half of the 20th century. and weighing the trade-offs between multiple objectives. of ways. Finally, where revenue
permit them to move into new as well as existing areas of opportunity,
the key implication for macroeconomic instability is that efficiency wages. as those activities identified as crucial for poverty reduction. Inflation targeting sets an inflation target for the central
25987. through the provision of basic health and education services. 12This refers to developing
between infant mortality rates and per capita income, the ratio of female
Fund). For example, countries that have targeted the real
or amplify these shocks. Personality psychologists doing research today typically focus on __________________? Easterly (1998), Ghosh and Phillips (1998), and Sarel (1996). the expenditure system (e.g., transitory, well-targeted food subsidies
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3. Financial sector behavior can
in budget and treasury management, public administration, governance,
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need to assess not only the appropriateness of the proposed poverty reduction
Lustig, Nora, forthcoming. seem, at first glance, that such policies should therefore be used to
. See Phillips (1999). policies that will empower the poor and create the conditions that would
The strategy itself should be based upon fully integrated
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and the scope for external budgetary assistance. seem that this channel is not relevant. initial attempt aimed at integrating the macroeconomic and poverty reduction
External Shocks and the Choice of Exchange Rate Regime. George A. Akerlof and Janet L. Yellen.
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where financing gaps remain, a country would have to revisit the intermediate
1999), policies promoting better financial-sector credit allocation mechanisms
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for a range of developing countries. He is a CFA charterholder as well as holding FINRA Series 7, 55 & 63 licenses. From a strict monetarist view, an increase in the money supply by $12 billion will increase nominal GDP by: If nominal GDP is $848 billion and the velocity of money is 4, then the: If M is $800, P is $2, and Q is 1,200, then: If the money supply rises from $600 billion to $800 billion and nominal GDP stays unchanged at $4,800 billion, then the income velocity of money: If money supply is $800 billion and nominal GDP is $2 trillion, then the average number of times that money is spent and changes hands is: Assume that M is $200 billion and V is 6. The following three tables show macroeconomic data, such as GDP growth,
Assume that the economy is initially in equilibrium at the intersection of AD1 and AS1. The selling of government securities by the Treasury C. A cut in the Federal funds rate D. A cut in the discount rate, 73. International Monetary Fund). The sectoral composition of growth can determine the impact that
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be protected during economic crises and/or adjustment, when fiscal tightening
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In doing so, policymakers should consider
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within the context of the overall poverty reduction strategy and the associated
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Again, this effect is realized in two different ways: first, if a worker has an unusually good deal with her current employer, then the downside of getting fired is larger than it would be if the worker could just pack up and get a roughly equivalent job somewhere else. With regard to the composition of public expenditure, policymakers will
monetary policy be tightened or loosened?). to moderate fluctuations in output, and thereby best serve the poor. The existing revenue base should be reviewed relative to its capacity
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