By Mahmood Khalid
Prices matter! everyone needs an inflation forecast now a days; be it owner of a firm making decisions for input purchases, sales and inventory or a common household making decision of house construction etc. Inflation measures how much more expensive goods and services has become over a certain period, usually a year. Policy makers also try to predict the expected rise in prices and make adjustments accordingly to stabilize any unwanted situation. However, the credibility of forecasts and the estimation details play a crucial role in public acceptance of these predictions.
PIDE Analytics, Vol. I has just been published and it focuses on inflation forecasts for FY2021-22 and first half of FY2022-23. PIDE predicts inflation between 10-10.5 percent in FY2021-22 and 11-11.5 percent for first half of FY 2022-23. These predictions are based on rigorous econometric estimations and vetted by industrial expert’s survey. The results presented are on the high side as compared to those produced by the State Bank and international financial institutions. However these estimates are backed by those who are involved in economic activities on ground (industrial experts). The report further suggests that since the inflation forecasts are broad based, monetary policy tightening can help curb inflation. However expected increase in electricity tariffs, world supply chain disruptions and increase in global crude oil prices would result in persistence of the rise in prices.
Although the higher inflation rates this time are not specific to Pakistan only. Many countries around the world are witnessing higher prices unlike their normal inflation rates. Inflation in Turkey was 20% for October, Argentina 52% and Brazil around 11% for the same period. Such increases in prices will surely hurt the poorest segment of the society the most as they are vulnerable to price shocks. This will need increased social protection allocations by the government to provide temporary relief to this segment of society.
About the author: Mahmood Khalid is a Senior Research Economist at PIDE
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The article includes crucial information and the elements causing inflation in Pakistan, as well as policy recommendations to solve the issue. Yet, the recent economic situation is problematic, particularly in light of rising prices and a highly volatile political environment.
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Powerful and diligent system provide sustainable productivity which is the most effective element for the economic growth. Recent Economists, philanthropists, politicians, bureaucrats, civil servants, and the elites are totally failed to focus on this fatal crisis, a question is rises here which one power will evaluate and resolve it? Because opportunity does not knock until a door. The manufacturers are under the hot water before now, as they unable to generate additional while the populace trapped with if anything found in scarcity so prices may be raised smoothly instead of produce more. Is it warranted? Is it justified?
What factors can cause inflation?