Small Economies Thrive on Foreign Price Shocks, Boosting Consumption and Output
This study examines how changes in foreign prices of goods can impact a small open economy. When prices of goods a country typically sells abroad go up, it boosts consumption, work, and output immediately, but in the long term, work and output decrease even though consumption rises. Small economies are more sensitive to these price changes than larger ones. The research suggests that managing demand can help improve welfare after a price shock.