Taylor-type rules versus optimal policy in a Markov-switching economy

Fernando Alexandre (), Pedro Bação and Vasco J. Gabriel

No 2008-02, GEMF Working Papers from GEMF - Faculdade de Economia, Universidade de Coimbra

Abstract: We analyse the effect of uncertainty concerning the state and the nature of asset price movements on the optimal monetary policy response. Uncertainty is modeled by adding Markov-switching shocks to a DSGE model with capital accumulation. In our analysis we consider both Taylor-type rules and optimal policy. Taylor rules have been shown to provide a good description of US monetary policy. Deviations from its implied interest rates have been associated with risks of financial disruptions. Whereas interest rates in Taylor-type rules respond to a small subset of information, optimal policy considers all state variables and shocks. Our results suggest that, when a bubble bursts, the Taylor rule fails to achieve a soft landing, contrary to the optimal policy.

Keywords: Asset Prices; Monetary Policy; Markov Switching (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E52 E58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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Date: 2008
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