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Has the exchange rate pass through recently declined in the euro area?

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This study investigates the degree and speed of the exchange rate pass through (ERPT) into extra-euro area import prices for the euro area aggregate and the five largest countries. Based on quarterly frequency data, the analysis covers the period 1996Q1-2015Q2. Two alternative measures of the nominal exchange rate are used: the NEER of the euro against 38 partners and the EUR/USD bilateral exchange rate. The results show that the pass through is only JEL Classification: E31, F3, F41

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  • Özyurt, Selin, 2016. "Has the exchange rate pass through recently declined in the euro area?," Working Paper Series 1955, European Central Bank.
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    Keywords

    euro area; exchange rate pass-through; import prices; pricing to market;
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    • E31 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles - - - Price Level; Inflation; Deflation
    • F3 - International Economics - - International Finance
    • F41 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - Open Economy Macroeconomics

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