Commodity price volatility and world market integration since 1700

Abstract-Poor countries are more volatile than rich countries, and this volatility impedes their growth. Furthermore, commodity prices are a key source of that volatility. This paper explores price volatility since 1700 to offer three stylized facts: commodity price volatility has not increased over...

Cijeli opis

Bibliografski detalji
Glavni autori: Jacks, D, O'Rourke, K, Williamson, J
Format: Journal article
Jezik:English
Izdano: 2011