In this paper, we examine the relative importance of external shocks in domestic fluctuations of East Asian countries and check if these shocks lead to asymmetric or symmetric reactions between the considered economies. To this end, we estimate, over the period 1990.1-2010.4, a structural VAR...

In this paper, we examine the relative importance of external shocks in domestic fluctuations of East Asian countries and check if these shocks lead to asymmetric or symmetric reactions between the considered economies. To this end, we estimate, over the period 1990.1-2010.4, a structural VAR...

This paper analyzes the feasibility of a monetary union in East Asia focusing on business cycles synchronization. Considering the critical role of trade integration in the East Asian integration process, we study whether East Asian countries are characterized by business cycle synchronization....

Dans cet article, nous examinons l’importance des chocs externes sur les fluctuations domestiques des pays d’Asie de l’Est et vérifions si ces chocs conduisent à des réactions symétriques ou asymétriques des pays étudiés. Pour cela, nous estimons, sur la période 1990T1-2012T2, un...