Monetary Coordination Research Articles

Coordination of Monetary and Fiscal Policies from a Game Theoretic Perspective

Under the backdrop of a highly intricate international environment and sluggish recovery of the global economy, it is crucial to delve into methods for bolstering national economic prowess and promoting economic prosperity and stability. Monetary policy and fiscal policy, as two primary macro-control tools, play a pivotal role in national progress, with their effective coordination becoming a significant issue. Game theory, a tool to mathematically model decisions made by different individuals through logical analysis, provides a solid theoretical foundation and practical framework for studying the issue. This paper utilizes game theory to model the coordination among the two policy-makers, the central banks and the governments while establishing a payoff matrix that reflects their utilities. During normal or recovery periods, this paper views it as a cooperative game, and the cooperative equilibrium will be that both policy-makers choose expansionary policies. During financial crisis, this paper views it as a non-cooperative game, and the Nash equilibrium will be that both policy-makers choose contractionary policies. Additionally, this paper selects specific examples from Brazilian history to validate the rationality of the model while confirming that the short-term equilibrium aligns with the modeling conclusions.

Coordination of monetary and macroprudential policies, land finance behavior and risk prevention in the real estate market

ABSTRACT This paper measures the real estate market risk in China by embedding the relative volatility of stock returns in the real estate industry into the Marginal Expected Shortfall Model. Subsequently, we examine the effectiveness of the coordination of monetary and macroprudential policies in preventing real estate market risk based on panel data from cities. Additionally, we investigate the impact of local government’s land finance behavior on the effectiveness of the coordination of these two policies. The results show that the tightening monetary policy can strengthen the restraining effect of macroprudential policy on real estate market risk. From the perspective of risk prevention in the real estate market, whether it is a quantitative or price-based monetary policy tool, land finance behavior can weaken the regulatory effect of the coordination of monetary and macroprudential policies. Moreover, this weakening effect is more pronounced in the regions with high vertical fiscal imbalance and intense economic competition. One of the important policy implications is that regulatory authorities should strengthen the coordination among local fiscal behavior, monetary policy, and macroprudential policy. This will enhance the effectiveness of the coordination of monetary policy and macroprudential policy to prevent risks in the real estate market.

MONETARY AND FISCAL COORDINATION IN UKRAINE AND ITS IMPACT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF MARITAL STATE

The purpose of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy instruments, to determine the level of influence of monetary and fiscal factors on economic growth, as well as to justify ways for improving the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy coordination. Insufficient coordination of monetary and fiscal policies entails devastating economic consequences. The critical analysis of scientific publications proved that today the coordination of monetary and fiscal policies depends on the degree of balanced regulation of interest rates and inflation control. The research uses a NARDL model to capture mainstream trends in the influence of monetary and fiscal factors, as well as in the empirical study of their coordination. According to the estimations it was established that the weighted average rate of NBU instruments is absorbed to a greater extent in the monetary component of coordination, the system of managing the internal public debt – in the fiscal component. The participation of monetary authorities in the management of the national internal debt remains a debatable issue today. It is proved that the process of coordination of monetary and fiscal policies is influenced by the state of Ukraine’s economy during the war.Despite the difficult political and economic situation in Ukraine, it is necessary to focus on improving the coordination of monetary and fiscal policies. In particular, the significant contribution of the NBU in financing the state budget deficit due to their purchase of government bonds needs to be resolved. Strengthening the role of macroprudential policy in the coordination of monetary and fiscal policies, one of the goals of which is to counter the emergence of a systemic crisis; formation of a clearly developed coordination strategy, which would be based on clearly defined goals, set tasks on the basis of selected methods and instruments for their achievement.

Similarities yet Divergence in South Asian Macroeconomic Performance


 Stylized business cycle facts for South Asia are both similar and different from other regions. They show the dominance of supply shocks, often amplified by macroeconomic policies and procyclical current accounts. Interest and exchange rate volatility rose initially on liberalization, but fell as markets deepened. A gradual approach to openness and market development, with flexible exchange rates, that avoided complete liberalization, worked well initially. But a combination of excessive government/foreign borrowing and inadequate reserves made it difficult for smaller countries to withstand the multiple external shocks that began with the global pandemic. Domestic ability to smooth shocks and global safety nets are both essential. India benefitted from growing diversity, evolution to countercyclical macroeconomic policy better suited to structure and a good coordination of monetary and fiscal policies, with balance between demand stimulus and continuing supply-side reforms. Reserves and capital flow management policies helped insulate from global shocks. Intervention damped excess exchange rate volatility, reducing risk premiums.

ПРОБЛЕМИ КООРДИНАЦІЇ МОНЕТАРНОЇ ТА БЮДЖЕТНОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ В СУЧАСНИХ УМОВАХ

The escalation of economic and political instability necessitates that governments and central banks seek determines the need to find new approaches to ensure the stability of the functioning of financial markets and public finances, as well as to support economic growth in the context of the implementation of their economic, financial and monetary strategies. Addressing these challenges involves enhancing the coordination of monetary and fiscal policies through the utilization of both formal institutions and informal practices, given the considerable need for updating traditional approaches proposed by economic theory. Based on the theoretical analysis of existing scientific concepts and approaches, this study discerns the principal trends in establishing methodological frameworks for orchestrating the interaction between monetary and fiscal authorities in formulating and implementing monetary and fiscal policies. By means of a comparative analysis of the activities of central banks and governments of the leading countries of the world and domestic practice, the interrelationships between monetary and fiscal policy have been determined and characterized, the main institutional, operational and instrumental factors that restrain the processes of effective interaction of monetary and fiscal authorities have been identified. Empirical analysis reveals that central banks in most countries exhibit a high degree of operational and managerial independence, although disparities in political and financial autonomy are apparent, potentially engendering contradictions in the collaboration between monetary and fiscal authorities. It is substantiated that successful coordination of monetary and fiscal policies necessitates the presence and efficient functioning of formal institutions in conjunction with the utilization of informal practices that complement and reinforce each other. The need to clarify the institutional foundations, functions and spheres of interaction of fiscal and monetary authorities, taking into account the features of the modern stage of economic development, is substantiated. The key principles are defined, the main goals are formulated and the objects of coordination are characterized. A system of measures is proposed that should contribute to the improvement of monetary and fiscal policy coordination processes by strengthening formal and informal cooperation of authorities. The practical implementation of the developed approaches and recommendations will enhance the effectiveness of the collaboration between the government and the National Bank of Ukraine in coordinating monetary and fiscal policies to ensure financial stability and promote economic and social development.

Monetary Policy Mistakes and Remedies: An Assessment Following the RBA Review

AbstractThis article responds to the Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which was released on 20 April 2023. We describe the underperformance of the Australian economy over the past decade, and identify the contribution of RBA mistakes. We suggest remedies that would improve prospects for low inflation and unemployment. Returning to general prosperity requires better coordination of monetary, fiscal and macro‐prudential policy and of these with other aspects of economic policy‐making. We conclude that while the RBA Review makes some valuable suggestions about structure and process at the RBA, it provides little guidance on the content of policy.

Evaluating the Outcomes of Monetary and Fiscal Policies in the EU in Times of Crisis: A PLS-SEM Approach

The asymmetric level of integration within the European Union (EU) regarding membership in the European Monetary Union (EMU) has resulted in inconsistent responses to crises such as the Great Recession of 2007–2009 and the European sovereign debt crisis of 2010–2013. Furthermore, it has led to varying outcomes of monetary and fiscal policies implemented across EU countries. This paper aims to investigate the impact of monetary and fiscal policies on economic development and employment through the inflation channel in the EU between 2007 and 2015, using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that the outcomes of monetary policy have been mixed between EMU and non-EMU countries, resulting in different measures and negative spillover effects of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) policy on countries outside of the EMU. Meanwhile, the ability of fiscal policy to lower inflation and boost economic growth and employment has been limited, which means that the impact of fiscal policy on both economic development and employment and inflation has been minor. Based on the findings of this study, there should be better coordination of monetary and fiscal policies at the EU level to support the macroeconomic stability of the Union during times of crisis.

Coordination and non-coordination risks of monetary and macroprudential authorities: A robust welfare analysis

This study compares a central bank’s leaning against the wind approach with a mix of monetary and macroprudential policies under parameter uncertainty in an estimated DSGE model with two financial frictions. We show that uncertainty of the economic environment is an essential constituent in properly designing macroprudential policy. Although coordination between monetary and macroprudential policies minimizes the policymakers’ Bayesian risk, coordination and non-coordination risks threaten the goals of both authorities. The former describes the situation where the authorities partly resign from implementing the monetary policy objectives to stabilize macroprudential risk. The latter is when conducting a non-coordinated macroprudential policy induces higher total Bayesian risk than when only the central bank minimizes the expected total welfare loss. The robust Bayesian macroeconomic rules show that when financial shocks shrink the banks’ or entrepreneurial net worth, a contractionary macroprudential policy should be combined with an expansionary monetary policy. However, if capital adequacy ratio or risk shocks strike the economy, such a conflict in macroeconomics policy instruments disappears, thus synchronizing both policies.

Monetary Policy Implications on Macroeconomic Performance in the Common Monetary Area: A Panel-SVAR Framework

The CMA (Common Monetary Area) is a quadrilateral monetary arrangement encompassing South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, and Eswatini. The four countries have undergone a gradual improvement in regional economic integration for the effective economic coordination of their policymaking. Despite the monetary coordination, the countries are still experiencing poor economic performance. This study traces how a shock or an unanticipated change in the anchor country’s central bank’s policy instrument, in this case, South Africa, affects the macroeconomic performance in the entire CMA region. Employing a Panel Structural Vector Autoregressive model (Panel-SVAR) and annual data from 1980–2021, the findings show that a positive shock in the repo rate from South Africa significantly affected important macroeconomic performance indicators. The results indicate that a shock in the anchor country’s repo rate is followed by a significant decline in RGDP_G, a decrease in inflation, a decrease in money supply, and an increase in lending rate in the entire CMA region. The study recommends that CMA monetary authorities and policymakers need to formulate policies toward cushioning the effects of unanticipated monetary policy shock from the anchor country as well as global shocks.

THE MONETARY COMPONENT IN ENSURING THE FINANCIAL SECURITY OF THE STATE

The paper studies the place and degree of the monetary component's influence on the level of financial security of the state in the conditions of political and socio-economic imbalances in the development of Ukraine. The aim of the research is to investigate the effectiveness of monetary policy instruments, to determine the level of the monetary component's impact on the financial security of the state, as well as to form perspectives for balancing the symbiosis of "monetary policy and national financial security". Based on the conducted research, it is established that in recent years the role of the financial security system formation at all levels has significantly increased, whether it is macroeconomic security, the security of economical subjects, or the financial security of a household. At the same time, the monetary component plays a significant role in ensuring the financial security of the state, namely, it affects macroeconomic processes in the country. Therefore, in order to ensure macroeconomic stability and economic growth in the context of ensuring the financial security of Ukraine under martial law, it is necessary to improve the mechanisms of monetary policy. The article analyzes the latest threats that lead to the negative impact of the monetary component on the financial security of the state. These include: the consequences of russian military aggression on the economic development of Ukraine, continued COVID-19 outbreaks, the introduction of administrative restrictions on the use of monetary policy instruments by the National bank of Ukraine, violations of the economic security of financial institutions, an insufficient level of financial inclusion, and the contradictory nature of the coordination of monetary and fiscal policies. In the context of establishing the decisive role of the monetary component in ensuring the financial security of the state, the adopted development strategies at the level of national security of Ukraine and at the level of the monetary sector of Ukraine are considered and systematized. The block diagram of the implementation of monetary policy in the context of ensuring the financial security of the state is proposed. It is proved that the mechanism of such interrelationship is implemented through the instruments and methods of monetary policy in combination with key macroeconomic indicators. To confirm the proposed hypothesis, the econometric model of the influence of monetary instruments on the level of financial security of the state is developed. As a proxy indicator of the financial security of Ukraine, the Financial Stress Index is used, which reflects the current state of the financial sector (without considering future risks) and consists of sub-indices for the banking sector, households, government and corporate securities, and foreign exchange market. Estimated and re-estimated models made it possible to determine the most influential indicators of the monetary component of the Financial Stress Index, namely: consumer price index; producer price index; GDP to monetary aggregate M2 ratio; cash to GDP ratio; share of foreign currency in monetary aggregate M3; NBU key policy rate (annual average); share of non-performing loans (NPL). The proposed model can be used to forecast the influence of the parameters of the monetary component on the level of financial security of the state.Based on the results of the study, it is proved that, despite the difficult political and economic situation in Ukraine, it is necessary to focus on improving the coordination of monetary and fiscal policies, considering the further implementation of the main provisions of international documents adopted by International Monetary Fund on this issue.

THE RELATIVE IMPACT OF MONETARY POLICY AND FISCAL POLICY ON GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT IN NIGERIA

The Nigerian economy has been frontally constrained by unsteady GDP growth rates with episodes of recession, and other unimpressive socio-political and economic indices over the past three decades. The situation has become aggravated by the identifiable cases of fiscal and monetary distortions, macroeconomic shocks and gaps in our budgetary provisions that are evident in recurring deficit budgets, fiscal crises, and unsustainable debt profile. The persistence of these problems has, unarguably, impacted negatively on the overall economic performance of Nigeria, and this begs the question of the potency of the use of monetary policy and fiscal policy in addressing our targeted macroeconomic problems. Spurred by the need to finding policy solutions to these problems, this study empirically examines the relative impact of fiscal policy and monetary policy in stimulating gross domestic product in Nigeria. The achieve the study objectives, annual time series secondary data spanning from 1983 to 2021 were empirically analyzed using Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) estimation after the unit root text revealed a mixed order of integration. The result of the long and short run dynamics revealed that Total Government Expenditure (TOGE) has a positive and statistically significant relationship with GDP in Nigeria. Also, Broad Money Supply (MPMS) and Open Market Operations (MPOM) have positive and statistically significant relationships with GDP within the study period. The study concludes that in the short and long run, monetary policy and fiscal policy play significant roles in stimulating GDP growth in Nigeria. However, in relative terms, fiscal policy is more potent than monetary policy in Nigeria within the review period. The study, therefore, recommends that for the attainment of macroeconomic goals and sustainable economic development effective coordination of monetary and fiscal policy tools should be encouraged for consolidated socio-political and economic gains.

Coordination of Monetary and Fiscal Policies for Growth with Price Stability in a Post‐COVID‐19 Indian Economy*

During the post‐COVID period, demand augmenting policies were needed and have been exercised by the Government of India to prevent the Indian economy from falling into recession. However, these demand augmenting policies seem to be inflationary as in the recent past high inflation has been observed in India. Thus, optimum combination of monetary and fiscal policies is needed to simultaneously achieve the objectives of demand growth and price stability. This paper proposes combinations of the two policies based on the results of a sign‐restricted vector autoregressive (VAR) modelling framework. The experimentation was performed using sign restrictions on macroeconomic target variables viz. demand growth and inflation rate while leaving the policy variables free to suggest proposed stances to achieve desired objectives. On the basis of the empirical findings, the proposed stances of monetary and fiscal authorities were then compared with the actual stances and requisite correction in the policy behaviours has been suggested in terms of improvements to the magnitude and frequency of contraction and expansion.

Apakah Kurva Phillips Eksis Pada Perekonomian Indonesia di Masa Pandemi Covid-19?

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in low demand for goods and services. The price level tends to be low. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate tends to be high due to weak demand. This condition appears to be in line with Phillips' view of the trade-off between the inflation rate and unemployment. This study aims to examine whether the Phillips curve phenomenon applies to the Indonesian economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research data was obtained from the publication of the Statistics Indonesia (BPS) with 34 provinces of analysis unit, period 2020. The data were analyzed using correlation and difference tests. The results show that the Phillips curve does not exist for the case of Indonesia nationally, but only exists in the Eastern Region of Indonesia. The results also show that there is no significant difference between inflation and unemployment rates in the group of provinces that implement Large-Scale Social Restrictions (pembatasan sosial berskala besar, PSBB) during the pandemic and those that do not implement PSBB. This paper recommends a more streamlined coordination of monetary and fiscal policies with the goal of achieving price stability for monetary policy and reducing unemployment for fiscal policy

The Role of Monetary Policy Tools on Stability of Iraqi Economy: A Macroeconomic Analysis (2004-2018)

Monetary coordination and macroeconomic stability are increasingly critical for domestic and fiscal policy in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. This research investigates the impact of monetary policy on financial and economic stability following the COVID-19 pandemic's economic lockdown. This article utilized a V.A.R. (Vector Autoregressive Models) estimator for time series data models. Quarterly statistics are gathered from the first quarter of 2004 to the first quarter of 2018. Using a V.A.R. model, the study investigates the causal connections between monetary policy instruments and economic stability. The findings suggest that Iraq's monetary policy is most efficient at maintaining a target growth rate for the money supply while simultaneously controlling inflation through an equalization cap (1.8 percent). Due to the rentier structure of the Iraqi economy, the money supply had a negligible influence. Monetary authorities must monetize oil earnings in order to finance public spending. Finally, an appropriate framework for monetary management must be created that ensures monetary independence and supremacy remain unimpaired. The findings give a thorough knowledge of the links between national monetary policies and economic stability, which can eventually aid in developing nations' formulation of good monetary and fiscal policies.

What Would Milton Friedman Say about the Coordination of Monetary and Fiscal Policy?

What Would Milton Friedman Say about the Coordination of Monetary and Fiscal Policy?

Issues of macroeconomic policy coordination

In this article, we have learned that coordination of monetary and fiscal policy is one of the most important indicators of country economy regulation and economic growth, and it has been achieved in several ways. Taking into account the views of the above economists, the author considered it expedient to develop his own scientific definition of the concept of “harmonization of macroeconomic policy”. The state budget deficit and the use offiscal and monetary rules in public debt management have certain advantages.

ЕФЕКТИВНІСТЬ ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ ГРОШОВОГО КАНАЛУ МОНЕТАРНОЇ ТРАНСМІСІЇ В УКРАЇНІ

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the monetary channel of monetary transmission in Ukraine in 2005–2021, identifies tools and mechanisms for its use, and describes the specifics of functioning in the monetary regulation of the economy in political and economic instability. It is proved that in the conditions of Ukraine the monetary channel of monetary transmis-sion plays an important role in the system of monetary regulation of the economy, and the main purpose of its use is to ensure optimal proportions between supply and demand of money and balanced money market development. It is determined that in 2005–2021 the efficiency of the monetary channel of monetary transmission in Ukraine was low, and its operation was subject to the use of mainly interest, currency and credit channels. It is substantiated that the main reasons for the inefficiency of the monetary channel of monetary transmission were the central bank's underestimation of the role of the monetary channel in the monetary regulation of the economy, unbalanced structure and dynamics of the monetary base and monetary aggregates, and low money multiplication rate. It is proved that the dynamics of monetary aggregate M3 had the most significant impact on the growth rate of real GDP in the analyzed period. It was found that the influence of the dynamics of monetary aggregates on curb-ing inflation was insignificant, which corresponds to the provisions of the theory of "money neutrality". Based on the analysis of the practice of using the monetary channel of monetary transmission, three cycles of monetary and macroeconomic dynamics are distinguished: 1) 2005–2009; 2) 2010–2015; 3) 2016–2021, their features and the nature of the relationship between the studied indicators are determined. It is proved that in the conditions of complicated economic development it is necessary to change the approaches to the mechanisms of monetary transmission monetary channel by strengthening its role in forming the main monetary proportions and increasing the coordination of monetary and fiscal policy, in particular, in issuing and trading government debt securities, public debt service and state budget deficit. It is argued that in the medium term the growth rate of the monetary base and monetary aggregates should be as consistent as possible with the dynamics of real GDP and the ability to curb inflation, and the rate of return on domestic government debt should not exceed the base interest rate. Priority measures to improve the efficiency of the monetary transmission monetary channel in Ukraine should be: strengthening the stability of the banking system, balancing the supply and demand of money, improving methods of forming the volume and structure of monetary base and monetary aggregates, and improving monetary and fiscal policy coordination. implementation by the central bank of a balanced monetary policy adequate to real economic conditions.

Formal and Functional Analysis of the Role of Money in the Reproduction Process: New Aspects of the Modern Theory of Money

The authors investigate the role of money in the reproduction process from the perspective of a functional approach, including the influence of external factors. The aim of the study is to develop the modern theory of money at the formal and functional level based on the analysis of the role of money in the reproduction process in the concept of coordination of monetary, macroprudential and financial policies of Russia for the purpose of economic growth. The novelty of the research is due to the development of the modern theory of money on the basis of clarifying the role of money in the reproduction process influenced by decisions made to coordinate the monetary, macroprudential and financial policy. The authors apply methods of system-structural, formal-functional, comparative economic analysis, econometric modeling using correlation-regression analysis, economic and mathematical methods. The authors developed a methodological framework for analysis, identified and structured the possibilities and risks of applying macroprudential policy measures for monetary circulation, illustrated the threats to the economy and its main macroeconomic entities due to the spread of coronavirus disease, summarized measures in the field of monetary and financial regulation to overcome threats and strengthen the role of money in the reproduction process. The authors conclude that it is necessary to form a trusted digital space, that forms the possibility of leveling the negative impact of external factors on the reproduction process and restoring the reproduction potential of money for economic growth, considering the coordination (conjugation) of monetary, macroprudential and financial policies. The implementation of the authors’ proposals to enhance the role of money in the reproduction process will allow to “revive” the economy by increasing the demand for money and ensuring an adequate money supply. It will also enhance the ability of monetary, macroprudential, and financial policy instruments to influence reproduction processes and economic growth.

Fiscal and Monetary Policy Interaction in Iran: A TVP-VARMA Model

The importance of monetary and fiscal policy coordination, in view of the financial crises of recent decades, has increased more and this has led countries to adopt coherent and coordinated policy combinations to deal with the adverse effects of crises on the economy. To examine the situation of coordination and interaction between monetary and fiscal policy in Iran we use a time-varying parameter VARMA model with stochastic volatility. Following Klime et al (2016) which is based on Sargent and Surico (2011), we drive law-frequency relationship between inflation and government fiscal stance which reflects a time-varying indicator of the interaction and coordination of monetary and fiscal policy, because if the monetary and fiscal policy is coordinated, the relationship between inflation and the government's financial situation will be low. The results show different monetary and fiscal policy interactions during different presidential era. The highest level of coordination between the two policymakers occurred in the final years of the second term of the presidency. However, in the third term of the presidency, the level of interaction between the two policymakers increased. Finally, in the last years of this period, the two policymakers have moved towards coordination, and this trend has continued in the next presidential period, and the least turmoil in this coordination has occurred in the last period.

Еволюція поглядів на роль політики центрального банку: висновки для України

The effects of COVID-19 pandemic resulted in modification of the goals and instruments of central banks activities in the context of strengthening their responsibility for supporting aggregate demand, more effective financial intermediation, smooth functioning of financial markets and creating conditions for inclusive economic growth. The purpose of the article is to elaborate proposals for changing the priorities of monetary policy in an economy with emerging markets in the post-crisis economic recovery. The article criticizes the concept of money supply neutrality from the standpoint of its simplified interpretation of the impact of the interest rate on activities with different duration and complexity of the technological process, as well as its detachment from the principles of inclusive economic growth. The authors reveal the factors that reduce the effectiveness of the application of the monetary regime of inflation targeting in countries with emerging markets, which consist in the dominance of non-monetary inflation factors, high import dependence of the economy etc. Based on empirical data for 1990-2019, they prove that low inflation is not a sufficient and necessary prerequisite for achieving economic success by a country. Authors suggest that the share of components of the inflation basket in Ukraine with high non-monetary effects is 62%, which indicates the presence of high risks of failures of the monetary policy transmission mechanisms. They argue that under the Ukrainian conditions at the beginning of 2021 an increase in the central bank’s key rate will appear to be counterproductive: the access to critically needed borrowed resources will go down, economic agents will spend more of their savings, and the pace of economic recovery will slow down. The recommendations for improving the NBU policy have been devised; they consist in ensuring the flexibility of the monetary inflation targeting regime, introducing targeted refinancing instruments to increase the efficiency of the financial intermediation, developing effective coordination of monetary and fiscal policy, and implementing measures aimed at creating conditions for inclusive economic growth.