root of different inflation rates in Europe including the EU-27. Among others, we study the structural and cyclical factors … descriptive statistics. Subsequently, we set out the possible mismatches between price level convergence and inflation rates … factors on observed inflation rates first in an accounting framework and then by relying on panel estimations. Our estimation …

future inflation in Germany. Based on a multivariate term structure framework, a vector error forecasting equation for … inflation forecasts of up to two years is constructed. The results of the alternative error correction reveal that the level of … the shortterm interest rates conveys much more information on future inflation than the yield curve spreads. In particular …

exchange rate regime yields a lower loss compared to an inflation targeting policy, even if this policy ranking would be …-maker to adopt inflation targeting over a strict exchange rate targeting regime. Full credibility is not a precondition, but … exposure to foreign and financial shocks and high steady state inflation make joining the EMU relatively more attractive for a …

monetary policy regimes towards inflation targeting, expected monetary policy has become more important as a determinant of …

the inflation target and to communicate information about the output target and supply shocks with perceived ambiguity. In …