Copper and the Chilean Economy, 1960–98
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Summary:
The paper concludes that world copper prices play an important role in short-term fluctuations and probably influence long-term growth of the Chilean economy. While many mechanisms may be at work, investment seems to play a major role. In a copper price boom, the higher copper price and associated capital inflows create upward pressure on the real exchange rate. The appreciation of the Chilean peso during the first part of the copper cycle contributes to lower inflation, which could partly explain why real wages grow more rapidly in this part of the cycle.
Series:
Working Paper No. 1999/057
Subject:
Business cycles Commodities Copper Economic growth Economic sectors Inflation Metal prices Mining sector Prices
English
Publication Date:
April 1, 1999
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451847758/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA0571999
Pages:
33
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