Italy in the Eurozone

51 Pages Posted: 23 Jul 2020

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Christian Keuschnigg

University of St. Gallen – Department of Economics (FGN-HSG); CESifo (Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute); Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR); Swiss Finance Institute

Linda Kirschner

University of St. Gallen

Michael Kogler

University of St. Gallen

Hannah Winterberg

University of St. Gallen

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Date Written: 2020

Abstract

Using a DSGE model with nominal wage rigidity, we investigate two scenarios for the Italian economy. The first considers sustained policy commitment to reform. The results indicate the possibility of 'growing out of bad initial conditions', if fiscal consolidation is combined with a program for bank recovery and for competitiveness and growth. The second scenario involves a strong asymmetric recession. It is likely to be very severe under the restrictions of the currency union. A benign exit from the Eurozone with stable investor expectations could substantially dampen the short-run impact. Stabilization is achieved by monetary expansion, combined with exchange rate depreciation. However, investor panic may lead to escalation. Capital market reactions would offset the benefits of monetary autonomy and much delay the recovery.

JEL Classification: E420, E440, E600, F300, F360, F450, G150, G210

Suggested Citation

Keuschnigg, Christian and Kirschner, Linda and Kogler, Michael and Winterberg, Hannah, Italy in the Eurozone (2020). CESifo Working Paper No. 8416, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3653941 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3653941

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Michael Kogler

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Hannah Winterberg

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