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The Growth Effects of Current Account Reversals: The Role of Macroeconomic Policies

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  • Luiz de Mello

    (OECD)

  • Pier Carlo Padoan

    (OECD)

  • Linda Rousová

    (OECD)

Abstract

This paper assesses empirically whether or not current account reversals have permanent growth effects and the role of macroeconomic policies in this process. The methodology developed in de Mello, Padoan and Rousova (2010) to identify a chronology of current account reversals is applied to the real growth rate of GDP of more than 100 countries during the period 1971-2007. We use ordered probit models to show that current account reversals associated with improvements in external positions increase the probability of a sustained rise in the rate of growth of GDP (growth acceleration) beyond those generated by real exchange rate effects. Current account reversals associated with a deterioration of external positions make impending GDP accelerations less likely. The macroeconomic policy stance prevailing at the time of current account reversals also matters. High budget deficits thwart the positive effect of a current account improvement on the probability of a growth acceleration. By contrast, a monetary tightening in association with a current account deterioration makes an impending growth acceleration more likely. This paper improves our understanding of how macroeconomic policies help countries maximise the growth payoff of current account improvements. Effet sur la croissance des inversions de balance courante : le rôle des politiques macroéconomiques Ce document examine de manière empirique si les inversions de balance courante ont ou non des effets permanents sur la croissance et quel rôle les politiques macroéconomiques jouent dans ce processus. La méthodologie développée par de Mello, Padoan et Rousova (2010) pour déterminer une chronologie des inversions de balance courante est appliquée aux taux de croissance réelle du PIB de plus de 100 pays sur la période 1971-2007. Des modèles probit sont utilisés pour montrer que les inversions de balance courante associées à des améliorations des positions extérieures augmentent la probabilité d’une hausse soutenue du taux de croissance du PIB (accélération de la croissance). Des inversions de balance courante associées à une dégradation des positions extérieures rendent moins probable une accélération imminente du PIB. L’orientation des politiques macroéconomiques au moment des inversions est également importante. Des déficits budgétaires élevés neutralisent l’effet positif d’un redressement de la balance courante sur la probabilité d’une accélération de la croissance. A l’inverse, un durcissement monétaire associé à une dégradation de la balance courante rend plus probable une accélération imminente de la croissance. Cette étude permet de mieux comprendre comment les politiques macroéconomiques peuvent aider les pays à maximiser les gains de croissance découlant d’améliorations de la balance courante.

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  • Luiz de Mello & Pier Carlo Padoan & Linda Rousová, 2011. "The Growth Effects of Current Account Reversals: The Role of Macroeconomic Policies," OECD Economics Department Working Papers 871, OECD Publishing.
  • Handle: RePEc:oec:ecoaaa:871-en
    DOI: 10.1787/5kgb1mftj6s3-en
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    1. Jiří Pour, 2020. "Context of external economic imbalances adjustments and long-term economic growth [Analýza souvislostí strukturální nápravy vnější ekonomické nerovnováhy a dlouhodobého ekonomického růstu]," Český finanční a účetní časopis, Prague University of Economics and Business, vol. 2020(1), pages 5-26.
    2. Anna Ruščáková & Jozefína Semančíková, 2016. "European Debt Crisis: Theoretical And Empirical Investigation Of External Imbalances As One Of Its Main Causes," Poslovna izvrsnost/Business Excellence, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, vol. 10(2), pages 191-207.

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    Keywords

    croissance du PIB tendanciel; current account reversals; fiscal policy; inversions de balance courante; monetary policy; politique budgétaire; politique monétaire; trend GDP growth;
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    JEL classification:

    • C32 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes; State Space Models
    • C35 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Discrete Regression and Qualitative Choice Models; Discrete Regressors; Proportions
    • F32 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Current Account Adjustment; Short-term Capital Movements
    • F43 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - Economic Growth of Open Economies

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