Business cycle synchronization and the Euro: A wavelet analysis |
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Authors: | Lu?´ s Aguiar-Conraria,Maria Joana Soares |
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Affiliation: | aNIPE and Economics Department, University of Minho, Portugal;bNIPE and Department of Mathematics and Applications, University of Minho, Portugal |
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Abstract: | We use wavelet analysis to study business cycle synchronization across the EU-15 and the Euro-12 countries. Based on the wavelet transform, we propose a metric to measure and test for business cycles synchronization. Several conclusions emerge. France and Germany form the core of the Euro land, being the most synchronized countries with the rest of Europe. Portugal, Greece, Ireland and Finland do not show statistically relevant degrees of synchronization with Europe. We also show that some countries (like Spain) have a French accent, while others have a German accent (e.g., Austria). Perhaps surprisingly, we find that the French business cycle has been leading the German business cycle as well as the rest of Europe. Among the countries that may, in the future, join the Euro, the Czech Republic seems the most promising candidate. |
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Keywords: | JEL classification: E32 C22 F02 F15 F41 |
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