Oil Price Shocks and Economic Activity: The Asymmetric Cointegration Approach in South Africa

This study examines the link between oil prices and economic activity proxied by gross domestic product in the context of South Africa. The study employs the asymmetric approach proposed by Schorderet (2004) and advanced by Lardic and Mignon (2008). Asymmetric cointegration is used because it is bel...

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Main Authors: Ntokozo Nzimande, Simiso Msomi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences
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Online Access:https://jefjournal.org.za/index.php/jef/article/view/65