Is the adjustment to real interest rate parity asymmetric?

Authors

Arusha V. Cooray, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

29623

Publication Details

Cooray, A. V. (2009). Is the adjustment to real interest rate parity asymmetric?. Empirica, 36 (4), 407-418.

Abstract

Threshold cointegration is employed in this study to test the real interest parity condition between the UK and the US. Evidence supports the asymmetric adjustment of real interest rates. The threshold error correction models indicate that negative deviations from long run real interest parity are eliminated faster than positive deviations.