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    The Phillips Curve and Oil Prices

    Simister, J (2017) The Phillips Curve and Oil Prices. International Research in Economics and Finance, 1 (1). pp. 62-71. ISSN 2529-8038

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    Abstract

    This paper investigates the “Phillips curve”, a controversial topic in macroeconomics. Many economists claim the Phillips curve is unreliable; recent evidence suggests economists should reconsider the Phillips curve. In particular, this paper investigates a modified Phillips curve, broadly consistent with the 1958 paper by Phillips: it includes import prices as an important influence on inflation. Analysis begins with UK data, as a case study: three Figures are shown, with a discussion on effects of OPEC global oil prices-rises in 1970s. This paper reports regression evidence, for nine countries, which support the idea that the Phillips curve is clearer if we control for import prices.

    Item Type: Article
    Peer-reviewed: Yes
    Date Deposited: 02 Mar 2018 15:06
    Publisher: July Press
    Additional Information: This is an Open Access article published in International Research in Economics and Finance, published by July Press, copyright The Author(s).
    Divisions: Faculties > Business and Law
    Subject terms: Phillips curve, OPEC, import prices, unemployment, inflation
    URI: https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/620041
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20849/iref.v1i1.272
    ISSN 2529-8038

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