Australian Economic Growth: Nonlinearities and International Influences |
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Authors: | Ó LAN T. HENRY,PETER M. SUMMERS |
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Affiliation: | Department of Economics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010;Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010 |
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Abstract: | This paper considers the extent to which fluctuations in Australian economic growth are affected by domestic and overseas economic performance. We investigate the performance of a range of nonlinear models versus linear models, comparing the models using Bayes factors and posterior odds ratios. The posterior odds ratios favour nonlinear specifications in which fluctuations in economic activity in the US affect Australia's economic performance. Our results suggest that an exogenous negative shock will be more persistent, lead to greater output volatility, and have a greater impact on growth, than a positive shock of equal magnitude. |
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