Theoretical Analysis Regarding a Zero Lower Bound on Nominal Interest Rates

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Theoretical Analysis Regarding a Zero Lower Bound on Nominal Interest Rates

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McCallum, Bennett T

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Bennett McCallum

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This paper explores several issues concerning a possible zero lower bound (ZLB) including its theoretical rationale; the magnitude of effects of low sustained inflation on real interest rates; the validity of analyzing monetary policy in models with no monetary variables; and the dynamic stabilizing properties of Taylor rules in a ZLB context. The most important argument, however, is that if the short nominal rate is immobilized at zero, there nevertheless exists a route for monetary stabilization policy to be effective-via the foreign exchange market. Its quantitative importance is examined in a calibrated, optimizing, open-economy model.

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Volume (Year): 32 (2000)
Issue (Month): 4 (November)
Pages: 870-904
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- Bennett T. McCallum, 2000. "Theoretical analysis regarding a zero lower bound on nominal interest rates," Conference Series ; [Proceedings], Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, pages 870-935.
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- Bennett T. McCallum, 2000. "Theoretical Analysis Regarding a Zero Lower Bound on Nominal Interest Rates," NBER Working Papers 7677, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc. [Downloadable!] (restricted)

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