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Drivers of Inflation in the Caucasus and Central Asia

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  • Maria Atamanchuk
  • Alejandro Hajdenberg
  • Dalia Kadissi
  • Giulio Lisi
  • Nasir H Rao

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In parallel with global developments, inflation in the Central Asia and Caucasus (CCA) has exhibited large swings in recent years. This paper investigates inflation dynamics in the CCA and its main drivers and derives conclusions that can inform policymaking. The analysis is based on three empirical approaches. Inflation drivers and its dynamics are investigated through the estimation of a Phillips curve augmented with foreign factors and a panel vector autoregression. The paper also assesses the role of monetary policy in steering inflation outcomes by estimating a local projection model. The paper finds that external factors play a major role in determining CCA inflation dynamics, although domestic factors (e.g., demand conditions, expectations) also contribute. Monetary policy is found to have a statistically significant effect on inflation, including by moderating the impact of external drivers. The findings point to the need to continue strengthening policy frameworks to steer expectations and improve the effectiveness of monetary policy, while establishing adequate social safety nets to cushion the impact from global shocks.

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  • Maria Atamanchuk & Alejandro Hajdenberg & Dalia Kadissi & Giulio Lisi & Nasir H Rao, 2025. "Drivers of Inflation in the Caucasus and Central Asia," IMF Working Papers 2025/003, International Monetary Fund.
    • Handle: RePEc:imf:imfwpa:2025/003
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