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M1, M2, and the U.S. Equity Exchanges

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  • Ali M. Parhizgari, Duong Nguyen

    (Florida International University, Miami)

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We study the relative positions of M1 and M2 in light of their relationships with four U. S. equity exchanges: S&P500, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, and Wilshire 5000 composite. It is demonstrated that a long-term equilibrium relationship does indeed exist. Short-run dynamics are also considered and are found to be temporary departures from the long-run equilibrium. Based on a model, which yields robust estimated results and is thus considered well behaved, the direction of causality is established. The model is then put further to test to check the predictive power of the M1 and M2 money aggregates. Based on a set of in- and out-of-sample forecast experiments, the results overwhelmingly indicate that M2 is a better predictive measure and hence a superior indicator than M1. The policy implications of these findings in light of the post financial crisis and the November 2010 US Fed “quantitative easing” policies are discussed.

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  • Ali M. Parhizgari, Duong Nguyen, 2011. "M1, M2, and the U.S. Equity Exchanges," Frontiers in Finance and Economics, SKEMA Business School, vol. 8(2), pages 112-135, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:ffe:journl:v:8:y:2011:i:2:p:112-135
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    Keywords

    Money supply; M1; M2; Stock return; Granger causality; Error Correction Model; Forecasting.;
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    JEL classification:

    • E50 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - General
    • E51 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Money Supply; Credit; Money Multipliers
    • E52 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Monetary Policy

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