Navigating the Dual Mandate: Decoding the Inflation-Growth Nexus

Introduction

The delicate dance between inflation and economic growth is one of the most critical challenges facing modern policymakers and business leaders. While a certain level of inflation is often seen as a sign of a healthy, growing economy, too much can quickly erode purchasing power, destabilize markets, and stifle long-term development. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the complex and dynamic interactions between these two fundamental macroeconomic forces. We will dissect the theories, models, and real-world evidence that explain how inflation can both fuel and hinder growth, equipping you with the analytical tools to understand these critical dynamics in a world of constant economic change and uncertainty.

Course Details

  • Duration: 10 days
  • Target Audience:
    • Economists and financial analysts
    • Policymakers and central bank officials
    • Investment managers and portfolio strategists
    • Students of economics and finance
    • Business executives and strategic planners
    • Government policy advisors

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Explain the theoretical links between inflation and economic growth.
  2. Analyze the different channels through which inflation affects output.
  3. Evaluate the impact of low vs. high inflation on investment and savings.
  4. Understand the concept of "threshold inflation" and its policy implications.
  5. Assess how monetary and fiscal policies influence the inflation-growth trade-off.
  6. Critique different macroeconomic models used to predict these interactions.
  7. Identify the unique challenges for emerging markets in managing this relationship.
  8. Interpret real-world economic data to identify trends in inflation and growth.
  9. Forecast potential economic outcomes under different inflationary scenarios.
  10. Advise on policy strategies that promote sustainable, non-inflationary growth.

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Macroeconomic Relationships

  • Defining inflation, economic growth, and key metrics
  • The role of Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand
  • The business cycle and its phases
  • The Solow Growth Model and its assumptions
  • Introduction to the course framework

Module 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Inflation and Growth

  • Classical and monetarist views
  • Keynesian and New Keynesian perspectives
  • The relationship between money, prices, and output
  • The role of velocity and money supply
  • Analyzing the long-run neutrality of money

Module 3: The Positive Impact of Moderate Inflation

  • Inflation as a grease for the economic machine
  • Flexibility in real wages and labor market adjustment
  • The role of "menu costs" and pricing decisions
  • Incentives for investment and capital expenditure
  • Avoiding deflationary spirals

Module 4: The Destructive Power of High Inflation

  • The erosion of purchasing power and savings
  • Uncertainty and its negative impact on investment
  • The misallocation of resources
  • Distortions in the tax system and financial markets
  • Hyperinflation and its societal consequences

Module 5: The Concept of "Threshold Inflation"

  • Defining the optimal level of inflation
  • Empirical evidence on the inflation-growth relationship
  • Identifying threshold points for developed economies
  • Thresholds for emerging and developing economies
  • Policy implications for setting inflation targets

Module 6: Monetary Policy and the Growth-Inflation Link

  • Central banks' dual mandate: price stability and employment
  • Interest rate policy and its transmission to the real economy
  • Quantitative easing and unconventional tools
  • The role of monetary policy rules (e.g., Taylor Rule)
  • The effectiveness of inflation targeting

Module 7: Fiscal Policy and the Inflationary Impact

  • Government spending and its effect on aggregate demand
  • Fiscal deficits and their potential to fuel inflation
  • The coordination of fiscal and monetary policy
  • Supply-side vs. demand-side fiscal measures
  • The impact of public debt on long-term growth

Module 8: The Role of Expectations

  • Adaptive vs. rational expectations
  • How expectations influence wage and price setting
  • The self-fulfilling prophecy of inflation
  • Central bank credibility and anchoring expectations
  • The expectations-augmented Phillips Curve

Module 9: Structural and Institutional Factors

  • The impact of labor market rigidities
  • Productivity growth and its role as a disinflationary force
  • The effect of financial market development
  • Institutional quality and central bank independence
  • Analyzing the "supply-side" of the economy

Module 10: Case Studies of Inflation-Growth Dynamics

  • The Great Inflation of the 1970s and stagflation
  • The post-2008 financial crisis "missing inflation" puzzle
  • Inflationary pressures in the post-pandemic recovery
  • Analyzing the experiences of different countries and regions
  • Lessons from hyperinflationary episodes

Module 11: Inflation, Growth, and Inequality

  • The regressive nature of inflation on low-income households
  • The effect on fixed-income earners and savers
  • How inflation affects asset owners differently
  • The link between inflation and wealth distribution
  • Policy tools for addressing these social implications

Module 12: The Global Dimension

  • How international trade affects domestic inflation
  • Imported vs. domestic inflationary pressures
  • The role of global supply chains and commodity prices
  • Exchange rates and their pass-through to inflation
  • The impact of global economic synchronization

Module 13: Forecasting and Data Analysis

  • Using economic data to measure inflation and growth
  • Introduction to econometric models
  • Identifying leading indicators
  • Forecasting techniques and their limitations
  • Practical exercises in data interpretation

Module 14: Challenges for Emerging Economies

  • The unique structural features of emerging markets
  • Vulnerability to external shocks and currency devaluation
  • The role of informal economies and financial market depth
  • The challenge of anchoring expectations
  • Policy dilemmas in a volatile environment

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport Pick Up is provided by the institute. Accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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