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Endogenous Credibility and Economic Modeling: Adapting the Forecasting and Policy Analysis System to Modern Challenges

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  • Douglas Laxton

    (NOVA School of Business and Economics, Saddle Point Research, The Better Policy Project)

  • Haykaz Igityan

    (Head of Model Improvement Division, Central Bank of Armenia)

  • Shalva Mkhatrishvili

    (Head of Macroeconomics and Statistics Department (Chief Economist), National Bank of Georgia.)

Abstract

This paper introduces the Forecasting and Policy Analysis System (FPAS) Mark II, which incorporates Mervyn King's imperative for economic models to reflect the endogenous nature of central bank credibility based on policy actions. The original FPAS, predominantly utilized by inflation-targeting central banks, has been constrained by its focus on baseline projections and local approximations. These limitations hinder its capacity to accurately reflect the evolving credibility of central banks in response to their policy choices. Credibility specifically refers to how anchored are long term inflation expectations in bond markets and by wage and price setters but also a broader consideration is whether long-term real interest rates and the exchange rate operate as shock absorbers. FPAS Mark II integrates "Monetary Policy as Risk Management" (MPRM), enhancing the framework's ability to address significant uncertainties and adapt to changing economic conditions. This new approach advocates a shift from a baseline projection to a scenario-based strategy that attempts to anticipate a diverse range of economic outcomes including non-linear such as time-varying policy credibility. By doing so, FPAS Mark II not only adheres to King's vision by embedding endogenous credibility into the fabric of monetary policy but also equips policymakers to navigate complex financial landscapes more effectively, avoiding potential pitfalls and better managing periods of uncertainty

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  • Douglas Laxton & Haykaz Igityan & Shalva Mkhatrishvili, 2024. "Endogenous Credibility and Economic Modeling: Adapting the Forecasting and Policy Analysis System to Modern Challenges," NBG Working Papers 04/2024, National Bank of Georgia.
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    Keywords

    Endogenous Credibility; FPAS; Monetary Policy as Risk Management;
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    • E17 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - General Aggregative Models - - - Forecasting and Simulation: Models and Applications
    • E47 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Money and Interest Rates - - - Forecasting and Simulation: Models and Applications
    • E52 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Monetary Policy

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