Forecast errors and the sacrifice ratio of monetary policy in the euro area

C-Tier
Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2025
Volume: 257
Issue: C

Authors (3)

Ghirelli, Corinna (not in RePEc) Pérez, Javier J. (not in RePEc) Santabárbara, Daniel (Banco de España)

Score contribution per author:

0.335 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Forecasters in the euro area significantly overestimated the economic cost of disinflation during the 2022–2024 monetary tightening. Tighter policy was associated to stronger growth and lower inflation than expected, revealing a lower-than-assumed sacrifice ratio. This misjudgment presumably stems from an overemphasis on supply-side inflation, overlooking demand-driven pressures. Our findings challenge prevailing assumptions about monetary multipliers and offer critical insights for future policy design.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolet:v:257:y:2025:i:c:s0165176525005154
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-02-02