Are there Differences in the Effectiveness of Quantitative Easing in Japan over Time?

Michaelis, Henrike und Watzka, Sebastian (Juni 2014): Are there Differences in the Effectiveness of Quantitative Easing in Japan over Time? Münchener Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Beiträge (VWL) 2014-35

Abstract

Using a time-varying parameter vector autoregression (TVP-VAR) with a new sign restriction framework, we study the changing effectiveness of the Bank of Japan's Quantitative Easing policies over time. We analyse the Zero-Interest Rate Policy from 1999 to 2000, the Quantitative Easing Policy from 2001 to 2006, and most recently the ‘Abenomics' monetary policy easing strategy. Our results indicate that there are important differences concerning the effects of Quantitative Easing over time. We find a stronger and longer lasting positive influence of QE shocks on real GDP and CPI especially since 2013. This might reflect the influence of the ‘Abenomics' program.

• Dokumententyp: Paper
• Keywords: Bayesian time-varying parameter VAR, monetary policy, quantitative easing, zero lower bound
• Fakultät: Volkswirtschaft ; Volkswirtschaft > Munich Discussion Papers in Economics
• Themengebiete: 300 Sozialwissenschaften > 330 Wirtschaft
• JEL Classification: C30, E44, E52, F41
• Sprache: Englisch

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