The Norwegian Taylor rule

Abstract

This paper estimates various Taylor rules for Norway based on the observed money market rate (Nibor). We begin by examining standard Taylor rules from the literature, applying them to Norwegian data to assess their fit. Next, we estimate a benchmark Taylor rule that is included in Norges Bank’s monetary policy report and compare it with alternative specifications and explore the potential for nonlinearities. Finally, we analyze how the Taylor rule framework has evolved over time and its out-of-sample fit.