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Inflation in advanced economies is low by historical standards but there is no threat of deflation. Slower economic … growth is caused by supply-side constraints rather than low inflation. Below-the-target inflation does not damage the … reputation of central banks. Thus, central banks should not try to bring inflation back to the targeted level of 2%. Rather, they …
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rate both matter for determining inflation and economic activity. …
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estate, as well as the costs of public goods to develop alternative inflation measures in Germany since the introduction of … the euro. Real economic growth as well as median wage developments are reexamined in light of the alternative inflation …
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We propose a new approach to assessing the anchoring of inflation expectations using "strategic surveys". Namely, we … measure households' revisions in long-run inflation expectations after they are presented with different economic scenarios. A … key advantage of this approach is that it provides a causal interpretation in terms of how inflation events affect long …
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particular the aim of price stability, understood as low and stable inflation. Design/Research methods: The article was prepared … inflation reduces uncertainty about future price developments. This facilitates decision-making for companies concerning …
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This study examines whether central banks can combat inflation that is caused by rising energy prices. By using a high …
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responds to inflation and output volatility, especially during economic crises. This framework offers a promising alternative …
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This article examines the performance of inflation targeters during the 2007-2012 downturn compared to those without … successful policy results in higher inflation and output growth, lower unemployment, and a better fiscal position. The analysis … is conducted separately for developed and emerging countries. Inflation targeting tends to insulate developed countries …
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This paper empirically analyzes whether and to what extent the adoption of inflation targeting (IT) in Korea, Indonesia …
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This paper looks back at 20 years of inflation targeting (IT) in the world, reviewing previous findings and reporting … broadly, comparing output and inflation volatility under IT to volatility observed in non-IT experiences. Three, it surveys …
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