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Time-frequency analysis of economic policy uncertainty and its relationship with exchange rates: application to Latin American countries, 2010 - 2022

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  • José Aicardo Rúa

    (Universidad de Medellín)

  • Nini Johana Marín-Rodríguez

    (Universidad de Medellín)

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This paper offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between the Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) index and exchange rates in Latin American countries (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico). Employing Wavelet Power Spectrum and Coherence Analyses on monthly data (January 2010 to May 2022). The findings reveal a consistent positive correlation between the EPU index and exchange rates across short, medium, and long-term. These results underscore the intricate link between economic uncertainty and exchange rates, emphasizing the need for careful economic policy management and consideration of political events to foster stability and economic growth in these nations

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  • José Aicardo Rúa & Nini Johana Marín-Rodríguez, 2024. "Time-frequency analysis of economic policy uncertainty and its relationship with exchange rates: application to Latin American countries, 2010 - 2022," Lecturas de Economía, Universidad de Antioquia, Departamento de Economía, issue 102, pages 93-131, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:lde:journl:y:2024:i:102:p:93-131
    DOI: 10.17533/udea.le.n102a356728
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    • E66 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - General Outlook and Conditions
    • F31 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Foreign Exchange

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