Abstract

NORIEGA, Antonio E.; RAMOS-FRANCIA, Manuel  and  RODRIGUEZ-PEREZ, Cid Alonso. Demanda por dinero en México (1986-2010). El trimestre econ [online]. 2011, vol.78, n.312, pp.699-749. ISSN 2448-718X.

This paper presents an econometric analysis of the demand for the monetary aggregate M1 for Mexico. Using cointegration techniques, we identify both a stable long-run relationship between Ml and its determinants, and a statistically sound single-equation error-correction model. Results are used to carry out the following simple applications: i ) empirical determination of the value and stability of dual inflationary equilibria, given the observed seigniorage levels; ii ) calculation of the seigniorage maximizing inflation rate, and iii ) analysis of the potential relationship between a measure of excess money and inflation. Results indicate that the low inflation equilibrium is stable, and that the excess money indicator shows, in retrospective, some capacity in predicting inflationary pressures.

Keywords : demanda por dinero; señoreaje; inflación; equilibrios inflacionarios duales; cointegración; general a específico; brecha del dinero.