Is There A J-Curve? A New Estimation for Japan

Is There A J-Curve? A New Estimation for Japan

The controversial J-curve phenomenon is empirically tested using quarterly data for Japan between 1975:1 and 1996:4. The effects of an appreciation of yen on the ratio of imports to exports (M/X) is analyzed using an error correction model. The impulse response function indicates that the J-curve ho...

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Veröffentlicht in:International economic journal 1999, Vol.13 (4), p.71-79
Hauptverfasser: Anju, Gupta-Kapoor, Uma, Ramakrishnan
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Developing countries
Exchange rates
Forecasts
Japan
Regression analysis
Time series
Trade flows
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Zusammenfassung:The controversial J-curve phenomenon is empirically tested using quarterly data for Japan between 1975:1 and 1996:4. The effects of an appreciation of yen on the ratio of imports to exports (M/X) is analyzed using an error correction model. The impulse response function indicates that the J-curve holds for Japan during the flexible exchange rate regime. [F31, F32, F40]
ISSN:1016-8737
1743-517X
DOI:10.1080/10168739900000045