Abstract
This paper examines the synchronization of business cycles across the G7 countries during US recessions since the 1870s. Using a dynamic measure of correlations, results depend on the globalization period under consideration. During the 2007–2009 recession, business cycles co-movements increased to unprecedented levels.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 467 - 472 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Economics Letters |
Volume | 117 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2012 |