We examine the evolution of monetary policy rules in a group of inflation targeting countries (Australia, Canada, New … high inflation, such as in the UK or Australia at the beginning of the 1980s. Contrary to common wisdom, the response …

activity for New Zealand. To provide a basis for comparison, data from Australia and the US are also considered. Many studies …, especially of the inflation targeting variety. Both Australia and New Zealand have been targeting inflation for a number of years …-term interest rates well in either Australia or US data. However, when there are large policy "shocks" from abroad, such as the US …