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Production networks and the macroeconomic impacts of commodity price shocks

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  • Shutao Cao
  • Wei Dong

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We examine the macro implications of commodity price shocks in a small open economy model with input–output linkages for a commodity‐exporting small open economy. In the model, fluctuations in commodity prices have impacts on aggregate output not only through resource reallocation, currency value changes and monetary policy reaction but also through upstream and downstream input–output linkages (both domestically and with the rest of the world). We show the importance of input–output linkages as a shock transmission mechanism. We find that production linkages with the rest of the world play a significant role in amplifying the shock's aggregate impact. Réseaux de production et répercussions macroéconomiques des chocs sur le cours des produits de base. Nous examinons les macroconséquences des chocs sur le cours des produits de base dans un modèle de petite économie ouverte avec des liens intrants‐extrants pour une petite économie ouverte exportatrice de produits de base. Dans le modèle, les fluctuations du cours des produits de base ont des répercussions sur la production globale, non seulement par la réaffectation des ressources, les variations de la valeur des devises et les réactions à la politique monétaire, mais aussi par les liens intrants‐extrants en amont et en aval (au pays et avec le reste du monde). Nous démontrons l'importance des liens intrants‐extrants comme mécanisme de transmission des chocs. Nous constatons que les liens de production avec le reste du monde jouent un rôle important pour amplifier les répercussions globales des chocs.

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  • Shutao Cao & Wei Dong, 2025. "Production networks and the macroeconomic impacts of commodity price shocks," Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 58(2), pages 690-715, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:wly:canjec:v:58:y:2025:i:2:p:690-715
    DOI: 10.1111/caje.70007
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