Exchange rate volatility impacts import prices, affecting global economies differently.
The article explores how changes in exchange rates affect import prices in 27 OECD countries. By using advanced panel data techniques, the researchers found that the long-term impact of exchange rate changes on import prices is limited, with an elasticity not exceeding 0.70%. Different countries show varying levels of exchange rate pass-through, ranging from 0.23% in France to 0.98% in Poland. The study also reveals that countries with higher inflation and exchange rate volatility tend to experience a higher degree of pass-through.