10 research outputs found
Infrared regulators and SCETII
We consider matching from SCETI, which includes ultrasoft and collinear
particles, onto SCETII with soft and collinear particles at one loop. Keeping
the external fermions off their mass shell does not regulate all IR divergences
in both theories. We give a new prescription to regulate infrared divergences
in SCET. Using this regulator, we show that soft and collinear modes in SCETII
are sufficient to reproduce all the infrared divergences of SCETI. We explain
the relationship between IR regulators and an additional mode proposed for
SCETII.Comment: 9 pages. Added discussion about relationship between IR regulators
and messenger mode
Asymmetric monetary policy and the yield curve
We discuss the Taylor rule near low inflation and interest rates.
Using an additional option-like term in the Federal Reserve’s loss
function (i.e., the ‘‘deflation put’’) we extend the classic Taylor rule
to one with an asymmetric response that is more accommodative
when the inflation rate is very low. Once calibrated, this payoff
profile gives an exact, and easily communicable prescription for
Federal Reserve policy under regimes of low inflation. Simple
models of central bank behavior can produce highly complex yield
curve shapes. Using the usual Taylor rule and our proposed
extension as building blocks, we construct a robust framework for
generating realistic yield curves and the evolution of the economy.
Our main focus is the impact on the yield curve and the economy
of the ‘‘deflation put’’. We find that for economies like the U.S. the
deflation put reduces yields for all maturities. We also find that in
highly leveraged economies (such as Japan) the consequence of an
asymmetric deflation fighting policy may result in improved
economic conditions, but also raises the possibility of higher longterm
yields as a consequence
Asymmetric monetary policy and the yield curve
We discuss the Taylor rule near low inflation and interest rates. Using an additional option-like term in the Federal Reserve's loss function (i.e., the "deflation put") we extend the classic Taylor rule to one with an asymmetric response that is more accommodative when the inflation rate is very low. Once calibrated, this payoff profile gives an exact, and easily communicable prescription for Federal Reserve policy under regimes of low inflation. Simple models of central bank behavior can produce highly complex yield curve shapes. Using the usual Taylor rule and our proposed extension as building blocks, we construct a robust framework for generating realistic yield curves and the evolution of the economy. Our main focus is the impact on the yield curve and the economy of the "deflation put". We find that for economies like the U.S. the deflation put reduces yields for all maturities. We also find that in highly leveraged economies (such as Japan) the consequence of an asymmetric deflation fighting policy may result in improved economic conditions, but also raises the possibility of higher long-term yields as a consequence.Taylor rule Monetary policy