Estimating Potential Output with a Multivariate Filter

Publication Date:

December 1, 2010

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper develops a simple model for measuring potential output that uses data on inflation, unemployment, and capacity utilization. We apply the model to 10 countries, in addition to the United States and the euro area. While there is a substantial amount of uncertainty around our estimates, we find that the financial crisis has resulted in a reduction in potential output.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2010/285

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

December 1, 2010

ISBN/ISSN:

9781455210923/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2010285

Pages:

37

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