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In this paper we critically review the literature on the political economy of monetary policy, with an eye on the questions raised by the recent financial crisis. We begin with a discussion of rules versus discretion. We then examine the issue of the central bank’s independence (CBI) both in...
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consensus and cooperation on income distribution, as in Tarantelli’s (1986) index of corporatism, the relationship between … inflation and CBI weakens in the presence of indicators of corporatism. Interestingly, this relationship does not weaken if … allowance is made for indicators of corporatism placing much greater weight on the centralisation of unions or of wage …
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This paper examines the extent to which monetary policy is manipulated for political purposes during elections. We do not detect political monetary cycles in advanced countries or developing nations with independent central banks. We do find evidence, however, in developing countries that lack...
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Political monetary cycles are less likely to occur in countries with independent central banks. Independent central banks can withstand political pressure to stimulate the economy before elections or finance election-related increases in government spending. Based on this logic and supporting...
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