In this paper, we evaluate the information content of the yield curve as regards future interest rates and inflation in … France and Germany. An original data set of long-term zero-coupon interest rates for French and German government bonds was …

's original views about the rate of interest on bank credit have barely been commented so far. In this paper, we endeavour to link … England's discount rate for monetary policy purpose, i.e. to safeguard the value of money, instead of any direct action on the …