Is Gibson Paradox Valid for Türkiye? Nonlinear Time Series Application
Abstract
The Gibson paradox refers to the positive relationship between the price level and the interest rate. It is one of the most debated empirical problems in macroeconomics. The aim of this research is to examine whether the Gibson paradox is applicable to the Turkish economy. In this study, the correlation between the consumer price index and the deposit interest rate was tested using monthly data for the period 2000:01 and 2022:12 using nonlinear unit root test cointegration analysis. Our findings show that the Gibson paradox holds true during the relevant period. It was also concluded that there is a long-term relationship between the price level and the interest rate, with the effect running from the nominal interest rate to the price level. This study supports the hypothesis that the Gibson paradox exists in Türkiye.
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Primary Language
English
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Applied Macroeconometrics
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Research Article
Publication Date
March 13, 2026
Submission Date
January 28, 2025
Acceptance Date
November 3, 2025
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Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 1