Global Growth and Financial Spillovers and the South African Macro-economy

To what extent is South Africa affected by G8 economies and BRIC growth shocks? This book identifies channels that amplify these shock effects, the relevance of third country transmission effects and the effects of the first and second rounds of US quantitative easing. The changing reactions of South African variables over time to financial shocks emanating from the US and selected countries in the Euro area, is presented. The book quantifies the effects of capital flow shocks, determines the counterfactuals of asset prices and economic growth variables, and compares the contribution of capital flows and domestic macro factors on asset prices. The effects of the exchange rate depreciation are contrasted to the decline in investment as key drivers of the trade balance. Stock market interdependence is determined amongst South African, Indian and Brazilian equities. The contributions of stock price returns and volatility on South African economic growth are contrasted. The authors construct a financial stress index for South Africa and determine how it amplifies shocks.

Autorentext
Eliphas Ndou holds a Doctorate Degree in Economics from the University of the Witwatersrand and lecture at this university international finance and currently lectures. Currently works at South African Reserve Bank as an economist.

Nombulelo Gumata holds a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Johannesburg. She is an economist at the Reserve Bank of South Africa. She also lectures and tutors on part time basis at the Centre for Education in Economics and Finance Africa (CEEF.Africa). CEEF.Africa supports students who study with the University of London for degrees and diplomas in Economics and Finance. Students register with the University of London's distance learning programme and receive local comprehensive lecturing and tutoring and CEEF Africa.

Mthuli Ncube is Senior Research Fellow at University of Oxford, Blavatnik School of Government, UK. Between 2010 and 2014, he was Chief Economist and Vice President at the African Development Bank. He has also been Dean and Professor at Wits Business School, and Dean of Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management, at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). He was a Lecturer in Finance at the London School of Economics, UK. He has published widely in the area of finance and economics. He also has extensive experience as an investment banker and regulator. He is Chairman of the African Economic Research Consortium. He holds a PhD in Economics (Mathematical Finance) from University of Cambridge, UK.

Zusammenfassung
This book identifies channels that amplify these shock effects, the relevance of third country transmission effects and the effects of the first and second rounds of US quantitative easing.

Inhalt
Contents
Introduction
1.1 Risk Aversion Strains, Asset Price And Spreads
1.2 Assessing Co-Movements In Asset Prices
1.3 G7 Growth Versus South African Economic Growth
1.4 Correlation Between South African Trade Variables And G7 Economic Growth
1.5 South Africa's Export Shares Versus Global Economic Growth
PART I: GROWTH SPILL-OVER EFFECTS

2. G8 Economic Growth Spill-Over Into South Africa25
   2.1 Introduction
   2.2 Recent Growth Spill-Overs Evidence
   2.2.1 Regional Sources Of Growth Spill-Overs Evidence
   2.2.2 Evidence Of Various Channels Of Transmission
   2.3 Brief Discussions Of Various Economic Linkages
   2.3.1 Trade Patterns
   2.3.2 Foreign Inward And Outward Direct Investment
   2.3.3 Real Effective Exchange Rate Movements: Implications For Competitiveness
   2.4 Methodology
   2.4.1 Poirsson And Weber (2011) Growth Spill-Over Framework
   2.5 Data
   2.6 Empirical Analysis
   2.6.1 How Does South AfricanEconomic Growth Respond To G8 Growth Shocks?
   2.6.2 How Did South African Growth Evolve Pre, During And Post The 2008/09 Crisis?
   2.6.3 The Role Of Different Transmission Channels
   2.6.4 Third Country Growth Transmission
   2.7 Conclusion
   Appendix 2A
   Ordering Sequence
   Various Counterfactual Graphs
   PART III: GROWTH SPILL-OVERS FROM BRIC
   3.1 Introduction
   3.2 Dissecting The Role Of China On South African Trade Dynamics
   3.2.1 South African Exports To China
   3.2.2 South African Imports From China
   3.3 Methodology
   3.3.1 Poirsson And Weber (2011) Growth Spill-Over Methodology
   3.4 Data
   3.5 Empirical Results
   3.5.1 How Did Bric Contribute To South African Growth During The 2008/09 Crisis And Beyond?
   3.5.2 The Role Of Different Transmission Channels
   3.5.2.1 Counterfactual Analysis Of Various Channels And Third Country Effects
   3.6 Conclusion
   Appendix 3A
   Ordering Sequence
   PART IV: SPILL-OVERSOF FOREIGN FINANCIAL SHOCKS
3. Spill-Overs Of Us Financial Shocks On The South African Economy
   4.1 Introduction
   4.2 Other Trade And Investment Dynamics
   4.3 Recent Studies
   4.4 Var Methodology
   4.5 Data
   4.6 Results
   4.6.1 Review Of The Portfolio Balance Model And The Discussion Of The Results
   4.6.2 Does The Sample Size Alter The Responses?
   4.6.3 Comparison Of The Responses Of Real Interest Rates, Bond Yields And The Exchange Rate Over Various Periods
   4.7 Conclusion
   Appendix 4A
4. Spill-Overs From The Euro Area Bond Yields On The South African Macro-Economy
   5.1 Introduction
   5.2 Dissecting The South Africa-Euro Area Trade Linkages
   5.2.1 Changes In Export Shares
   5.3 Brief Review Of The Portfolio Balance Model Of Exchange Rate Determination
   5.4 Var Methodology
   5.5 Data
   5.6 Results
   5.6.1 The Responses To Unexpected Positive Euro Area Bond Yield Shock
   5.6.2 The Responses To Unexpected Rise In Selected Effects Of Selected Euro Area Countries
   5.6.3 Robustness Analysis Using The Extended Sample Data
   5.6.4 Counterfactual Analysis Using The Extended Sample Data
   5.7 Conclusion
   Capital Flow Effects And The Trade Balance
   
   6. Capital Inflows And Asset Price Movements In South Africa
      6.1 Introduction
      6.2 Stylised Relationships During The Inflation Targeting Framework
      6.3 Recent Studies
      6.4 Var Methodology
      6.5 Data
      6.5.1 What Are The Initial Responses Of The Variables On Impact?
      6.6 Results
      6.6.1 Did Capital Inflows Impact Imports And Exports: Implication For Economic Growth 120
      6.6.2 What Are The Implications For Financial Stability?
      6.6.2.1 The Effects Of Capital Inflows On Financial Vulnerability Indicators
      6.6.2.2. How Big Is The Role Played By Capital Inflows Shocks On The Evolution Credit Growth?
      6.6.2.3 Residential Property Tobin's Q And Capital Inflows Effects
      6.7 Conclusion
      Appendix 6a
5. Portfolio Inflow And Outflow Effects On The Economy
   7.1 Introduction
   7.2 Stylised Facts Of Portfolio Flow Effects
   7.2.1 Do Net Portfolio Flows Increase Asset Price Returns?
   7.2.2 How Does The Net Portfolio And Capital Inflows Impact Exchange Rate?
   7.2.3 Trends In Portfolio Flow Dynamics And Selected Variables
   7.2.3.1 Portfolio Flow Dynamics And Real Effective Exchange Rate Changes
   7.2.3.2 Portfolio Flow Dynamics And Stock Prices Inflation
   7.2.3.3 Portfolio Flow Dynamics And House Price Inflation
   7.2.3.4 What Is The Relationship Between Portfolio Flow Dynamics And Economic Growth?
   7.3 Var Methodology
   7.4 Data
   7.5 Results
   7.5.1 What Are The Effects Of Positive Inflation Shock On Various Inflows And Outflows?
   7.5.2 What Are The Effects Of A Contractionary Monetary Policy Shock On Capital Inflows And Outflows?
   7.5.3 What Are The Effects Of Portfolio Outflows And Other Forms Of Outflow Shocks?
   7.5.4 What Are The Effects Of Positive Portfolio Inflows And Other Forms Of Capital Inflows Shocks?
   7.6 Examining The Role Of Portfolio Flows On Dynamics Of Macroeconomic Variables Using Counterfactual Analysis
   7.6.1 Contributions Of Portfolio Flows Versus Domestic Factors Contributions On Asset Prices
   7.6.2 Portfolio Flows Versus Asset Price And Domestic Factors: Counterfactual Economic Growth Analysis
   7.7. Unexpected Positive Interest R…