As the government of Türkiye has decided to lower the interest rate (Pitel, 2022), one important question that arises would be: what is the impact of the decision on the Türkiye economy? To answer the possible effect on Türkiye’s economy, the IS-LM theory in international macroeconomics can be applied as an explanation as it isContinue reading “On The Potential Effect of Türkiye’s Decrease in Interest Rate on Its Macroeconomic Outcomes”
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Revisiting the Relevance of International Macroeconomic Policy Coordination
Given the uncertainty in the current global economic situation, one question arises regarding whether international macroeconomic policy coordination is still relevant. The choice of whether to implement international macroeconomic policy coordination depends on the specific circumstances, as explained in previous literature on the topic. First, the success of cooperation and coordination principally requires the sharingContinue reading “Revisiting the Relevance of International Macroeconomic Policy Coordination”
On Dilemma Not Trilemma: The Global Financial Cycle and Monetary Policy Independence
Based on the theory (Feenstra and Taylor, 2016), three key conditions faced by open economies: a fixed exchange rate that can enhance stability in trade and investment, free international capital mobility that can promote integration, efficiency, and risk-sharing, and monetary policy autonomy that can provide control over the economy’s business cycle. The trilemma suggests thatContinue reading “On Dilemma Not Trilemma: The Global Financial Cycle and Monetary Policy Independence “
Commentary on Financial Globalization and Productivity Growth
Financial openness has been an important topic of discussion in the economics literature. One of the potential benefits of financial openness is its positive impact on productivity growth. The argument is that financial openness allows for greater access to capital, which can lead to increased investment, technological progress, and ultimately, higher productivity levels. In thisContinue reading “Commentary on Financial Globalization and Productivity Growth”
A Comment on Navigating the Debt Legacy of The Pandemic
In their article, Kose, Ohnsorge, and Sugawara (2021) proposed several measures that countries could take to address debt-related risks before the next crisis or pandemic. However, it is important to note that the suggestions might need more details. Hence, this post serves as a comment that would contribute to more detailed measures. The first suggestedContinue reading “A Comment on Navigating the Debt Legacy of The Pandemic”
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