horizon-dependent biases and lower accuracy than simple unconditional uncertainty forecasts. We examine the inflation …

underestimate the ECB's inflation forecasting accuracy. In particular, they believe that the ECB is overly optimistic. Communication … that challenges these perceptions improves the anchoring of inflation expectations, reduces inflation uncertainty and … discourages consumption of durable goods. Treated households also report higher trust in the ECB, perceive the ECB's inflation …

stability of inflation and output growth, rather than changes in the degree of gradualism and/or inaction. There is some …