The Adjustment to Commodity Price Shocks in Chile, Colombia, and Peru
Author: Mr.Francisco Roch
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2017-09-29
Total Pages: 25
ISBN-13: 1484320646
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis paper presents a comparative analysis of the macroeconomic adjustment in Chile, Colombia, and Peru to commodity terms-of-trade shocks. The study is done in two steps: (i) an analysis of the impulse responses of key macroeconomic variables to terms-of-trade shocks and (ii) an event study of the adjustment to the recent decline in commodity prices. The experiences of these countries highlight the importance of flexible exchange rates to help with the adjustment to lower commodity prices, and staying vigilant in addressing depreciation pressures on inflation through tightening monetary policies. On the fiscal front, evidence shows that greater fiscal space, like in Chile and Peru, gives more room for accommodating terms-of-trade shocks.