2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2020.109176
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Expectations in an open economy hyperinflation: Evidence from Germany 1921–23

Abstract: We reconsider the Beladi et al. (1993) technique to measure expectations in hyperinflation episodes by allowing money to be substitutable with foreign assets as well as goods. We determine new correctness conditions for adaptive and rational expectations formation in this context and show that, taking into account these conditions, the data for the German hyperinflation of the 1920s is consistent with rational expectation formation.

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“…In a time of inflation and hyperinflation, hard assets as well as foreign assets have been argued to become desired and valuable. The research work of Reghezza et al (2020) shows that even in the time of German hyperinflation, the desire for foreign assets (capital outflows) was one driver of domestic market inflation. Rickards (2012) mentions that in Germany, this foreign asset flight was to Swiss francs and gold, while the favored domestically produced items were pianos.…”
Section: Literature Review: Inflation and Hyperinflationmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…In a time of inflation and hyperinflation, hard assets as well as foreign assets have been argued to become desired and valuable. The research work of Reghezza et al (2020) shows that even in the time of German hyperinflation, the desire for foreign assets (capital outflows) was one driver of domestic market inflation. Rickards (2012) mentions that in Germany, this foreign asset flight was to Swiss francs and gold, while the favored domestically produced items were pianos.…”
Section: Literature Review: Inflation and Hyperinflationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, in the aftermath of World War II (WW II), hyperinflation was experienced (Siyakiya 2015) in Greece (peak in 1944), Hungary (peak in 1946), andChina (peak in 1949). Similarly, in the aftermath of World War I, Germany (peak in 1923) experienced its well-known hyperinflation period (Reghezza et al 2020). Hyperinflation refers to a change in prices, which is by definition an increase of 50% or more per month, or 1000% or more per annum (Frankel 2010).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%