Sanctions as a non-monetary factor of inflation in the conduct of monetary policy

Abstract

Aim. To determine the degree of influence of the sanctions policy on the inflation dynamics of Russia within the framework of the monetary policy.Objectives. To review the current trends of sanctions policy as a non-monetary factor of inflation; to assess the degree of impact of sanctions on the inflation rate in Russia, taking into account a number of other factors on the basis of macroeconometric modeling in the short term; to substantiate the recommendations for taking into account non-monetary factors of inflation for the implemented monetary policy.Methods. To analyze the current state of sanctions policy as a non-monetary factor of inflation, the study applies comparative analysis and econometric modeling based on the vector autoregression model.Results. On the basis of econometric modeling of the impact of sanctions on inflation dynamics, based on the data of Rosstat and Investing.com on the inflation rate, ruble/US dollar exchange rate, RTS index, oil prices from 2000 to 2023, we obtain the following results. Sanctions as a non-monetary factor has a significant impact on inflation dynamics. In turn, oil prices do not affect inflation dynamics in the short run.Conclusions. Sanctions should be taken into account in the formation and forecasting of inflation. Oil prices do not have a significant impact on inflation, but it is important to take into account the volatility of the oil market when forecasting inflation dynamics. The struggle of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (RF) with non-monetary inflation by monetary methods does not always lead only to a positive result. Therefore, the control of non-monetary factors of inflation should be carried out in the comprehensive work of macroeconomic policy, not only monetary policy.