An Estimated Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Model of the Jordanian Economy

February 1, 2011

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Tigran Poghosyan, and Samya Beidas-Strom. An Estimated Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Model of the Jordanian Economy, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2011) accessed December 26, 2024

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Summary

This paper presents and estimates a small open economy dynamic stochastic general-equilibrium model (DSGE) for the Jordanian economy. The model features nominal and real rigidities, imperfect competition and habit formation in the consumer’s utility function. Oil imports are explicitly modeled in the consumption basket and domestic production. Bayesian estimation methods are employed on quarterly Jordanian data. The model’s properties are described by impulse response analysis of identified structural shocks pertinent to the economy. These properties assess the effectiveness of the pegged exchange rate regime in minimizing inflation and output trade-offs. The estimates of the structural parameters fall within plausible ranges, and simulation results suggest that while the peg amplifies output, consumption and (price and wage) inflation volatility, it offers a relatively low risk premium.

Subject: Consumption, Inflation, Labor, Oil consumption, Oil prices

Keywords: Exchange rate, Interest rate, WP

Publication Details

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51
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Working Paper No. 2011/028
Stock No:

WPIEA2011028
ISBN:

9781455216758
ISSN:

1018-5941

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