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Are Prices Countercyclical? Evidence From the G-7

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  • Mr. Eswar S Prasad
  • Mr. Bankim Chadha

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This paper re-examines the cyclical behavior of prices using postwar quarterly data for the G-7. We confirm recent evidence that the price level is countercyclical. However, we find strong evidence that the inflation rate is procyclical in our sample. Our results show the importance of making a clear distinction between inflation and the cyclical component of the price level when reporting and interpreting stylized facts regarding business cycles.

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  • Mr. Eswar S Prasad & Mr. Bankim Chadha, 1994. "Are Prices Countercyclical? Evidence From the G-7," IMF Working Papers 1994/091, International Monetary Fund.
    • Handle: RePEc:imf:imfwpa:1994/091
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