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Global commodity prices, economic activity and monetary policy: The relevance of China

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  • Klotz, Philipp
  • Lin, Tsoyu Calvin
  • Hsu, Shih-Hsun
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After decades of strong economic growth, industrialization and rising living standards, China has become a dominant player in commodity markets. This study attempts to shed light on the role of China in global commodity price dynamics.

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  • Klotz, Philipp & Lin, Tsoyu Calvin & Hsu, Shih-Hsun, 2014. "Global commodity prices, economic activity and monetary policy: The relevance of China," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 42(C), pages 1-9.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jrpoli:v:42:y:2014:i:c:p:1-9
    DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2014.08.001
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