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Determinants of Inflation in Bangladesh: An Econometric Approach

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  • Dewan Muktadir-Al-Mukit

    (Faculty of Business Administration, Eastern University, Bangladesh)

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This study investigates the determinants of inflation from the perspective of an Asian emerging economy, Bangladesh, between 1977 and 2014. We explore both demand-side and supply-side factors causing inflation in Bangladesh, using econometric techniques for measuring the long-term and short-term relationship between variables under the concept of the Co-integration and Error Correction Model. Investigating causal relationships using the Granger causality test, the results reveal the existence of a stable long-run significant relationship of inflation with real GDP, money supply, imports, interest rate, remittances, and exchange rate. The findings herein suggest that the causes of inflation in Bangladesh are multi-dimensional and dynamic, and therefore the government should adopt proper strategies to curb inflation in the country.

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  • Dewan Muktadir-Al-Mukit, 2018. "Determinants of Inflation in Bangladesh: An Econometric Approach," International Journal of Business and Economics, School of Management Development, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan, vol. 17(3), pages 277-293, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ijb:journl:v:17:y:2018:i:3:p:277-293
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    Keywords

    inflation; Co-integration; Granger causality; Bangladesh;
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    JEL classification:

    • E31 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles - - - Price Level; Inflation; Deflation
    • C10 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - General

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