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Inflation persistence and price-setting behaviour in the euro area – a summary of the IPN evidence
Altissimo, Filippo; Ehrmann, Michael; Smets, Frank - 2006
This paper provides a summary of current knowledge on inflation persistence and price stickiness in the euro area, based on research findings that have been produced in the context of the Inflation Persistence Network. The main findings are - i) Under the current monetary policy regime, the...
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Structural features of distributive trades and their impact on prices in the euro area
2011
The distributive trades sector, which is primarily accounted for by wholesale and retail trade, is not only economically important in its own right, but also relevant to monetary policy. Ultimately, it is retailers who set the actual prices of most consumer goods. They are the main interface...
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Fiscal policy in the EU in the crisis: A model-based approach
Székely, István P.; Roeger, Werner; Veld, Jan in 't - 2011
This paper uses a multi region DSGE model with collateral constrained households and residential investment to examine the effectiveness of fiscal policy stimulus measures in a credit crisis. The paper explores alternative scenarios which differ by the type of budgetary measure, its length, the...
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Warum die Volkswirtschaften der Eurozone den USA und Großbritannien seit der Finanzkrise hinterherhinken: Zur Rolle von Unterschieden in der Geld- und Fiskalpolitik
Heimberger, Philipp - 2016
Wirtschaftsräume wird in zwei Dimensionen analysiert; zum einen anhand eines Überblicks zur Geldpolitik der EZB nach dem Ausbruch der … Wachstum und Beschäftigung, was die Eurozonenwirtschaft im Zusammenspiel mit der über weite Strecken zögerlichen Geldpolitik … prozyklische, krisenverstärkende Fiskalpolitik befördert. Die EZB ist mit ihrer seit Anfang 2015 betriebenen Geldpolitik des …
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Implications of Globalization for Monetary Policy
Wagner, Helmut - 2002
This paper argues that the implications of globalization for monetary policy come mainly through two channels: On the one hand, the many structural changes, which are associated with the globalization process, cause an increase in uncertainty surrounding monetary policy. This leads to an...
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On the stance of macroprudential policy
Cecchetti, Stephen G.; Suárez, Javier - 2021
In this report we outline how a formulating normative measure of macroprudential policy stance requires a framework containing objectives, tools and transmission mechanisms. To complement the currently prevailing narrative approach, we apply lessons from the monetary policy to macroprudential...
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Erfüllen Kyptowährungen die elementaren Geldfunktionen?
Clauss, Michael; Pöllmann, Guido; von Jan, Stefanie; … - 2023
Angesichts der derzeitigen Steigerung der Verbraucherpreise in der Eurozone und des damit einhergehenden Kaufkraftverlusts des Geldes hat das Ziel des Substanzerhalts von Geldvermögen an Bedeutung gewonnen. Eine traditionelle Lösung besteht in der "Flucht in Sachwerte" wie Gold, Immobilien...
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Geldpolitik der EZB: Stabilität ohne "sichere" Staatsanleihen?
Tober, Silke - 2016
Die stark expansive Geldpolitik der Europäischen Zentralbank zeigt positive Wirkungen. Die Zinsen sind weiter gesunken … Weltwirtschaft verstärkt würden. Die Geldpolitik benötigt daher dringend Unterstützung durch die Fiskalpolitik.Der Euroraum hat zudem … ein zentrales Problem, das nicht nur die Effektivität der Geldpolitik beeinträchtigt, sondern auch die Fiskalpolitik …
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Sectoral specialisation in the EU a macroeconomic perspective
van Riet, Ad; Ernst, Ekkehard; Madaschi, Christophe; … - 2004
This paper analyses trends in sectoral specialisation in the EU and concludes the following: 1) The European production structure appears more homogenous than that of the US. 2) While sectoral specialisation has shown a slight increase in some smaller euro area countries towards the end-1990s,...
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Hedge funds and their implications for financial stability
Garbaravicius, Tomas; Dierick, Frank - 2005
The paper provides an overview of the hedge fund industry, mainly from a financial stability and European angle. It is primarily based on an extensive analysis of information from the TASS database. On the positive side of the financial stability assessment, hedge funds have a role as providers...
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