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An Open Economy Quarterly Projection Model for Sri Lanka

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  • Chandranath Amarasekara
  • Rahul Anand
  • Kithsiri Ehelepola
  • Hemantha Ekanayake
  • Vishuddhi Jayawickrema
  • Sujeetha Jegajeevan
  • Csaba Kober
  • Tharindi Nugawela
  • Sergey Plotnikov
  • Adam Remo
  • Poongothai Venuganan
  • Rasika Yatigammana

Abstract

This study documents a semi-structural model developed for Sri Lanka. This model, extended with a fiscal sector block, is expected to serve as a core forecasting model in the process of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s move towards flexible inflation targeting. The model includes a forward-looking endogenous interest rate and foreign exchange rate policy rules allowing for flexible change in policy behavior. It is a gap model that allows for simultaneous identification of business cycle position and long-term equilibrium. The model was first calibrated and then its data-fit was improved using Bayesian estimation technique with relatively tight priors.

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  • Chandranath Amarasekara & Rahul Anand & Kithsiri Ehelepola & Hemantha Ekanayake & Vishuddhi Jayawickrema & Sujeetha Jegajeevan & Csaba Kober & Tharindi Nugawela & Sergey Plotnikov & Adam Remo & Poongo, 2018. "An Open Economy Quarterly Projection Model for Sri Lanka," IMF Working Papers 2018/149, International Monetary Fund.
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