monetization of government debt and its major implication, namely, that it leads to printing money and, consequently, to inflation …, inflation in particular. This paper describes the actual workings of what most people (including many economists) often call …, monetization does not occur as it is often described, and it is not nearly as dangerous as its critics argue (and not as useful as …

This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding on how inflation targets are set. For this reason, we first … inflation targets are set; we then estimate the determinants of the level of inflation target in 19 inflation targeting … than as a point). Inflation targets are found to reflect macroeconomic fundamentals. Higher level as well as higher …

This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding on how inflation targets are set. For this reason, we first … inflation targets are set; we then estimate the determinants of the level of inflation target in 19 inflation targeting … than as a point). Inflation targets are found to reflect macroeconomic fundamentals. Higher level as well as higher …

This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding on how inflation targets are set. For this reason, we first … inflation targets are set; we then estimate the determinants of the level of inflation target in 19 inflation targeting … than as a point). Inflation targets are found to reflect macroeconomic fundamentals. Higher level as well as higher …

optimal money growth rates are realized if agents entering financial contracts anticipate ensuing inflation rates determined …

price stability (or low inflation); an interest rate instrument controlled by the rates on settlement balances at the … inflation process has parallels in the modern Phillips curve. Moreover, in a mandate for price stability, one can find a logical …

optimal money growth rates are realized if agents entering financial contracts anticipate ensuing inflation rates determined …