inflation and the role of inflation expectations. In relation to the recent weakness of inflation, we discuss the role of firm … supports the view that the absorption of slack and a firm anchoring of inflation expectations remain central to successful … inflation stabilisation …

output or inflation as in the empirical quot;two-pillarquot; Phillips curves estimated in some recent contributions, it would … of ECB-style cross-checking does not require direct effects of money on output or inflation …

output or inflation as in the empirical "two-pillar" Phillips curves estimated in some recent contributions, it would be …-checking does not require direct effects of money on output or inflation …

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 …

. Deflation subsided by 2005. As soon as inflation appeared to stabilize near a rate of zero, the Bank of Japan rapidly reduced …

for the economy-inflation and devaluation. The purpose of the research is to analyze the socio-economic results of … inflation and devaluation in Georgia and to determine the main directions to overcome it. Due to study purposes was investigated … the causes of inflation and devaluation, as well as was examined its influence on economic development of the country and …

private sector inflation forecasts. But beyond the optimum people might: (1) start to attach too much weight to the … deteriorates the (perceived) quality of private sector inflation forecasts. Inflation then is set in a more backward looking manner … resulting in higher inflation persistence. By using a panel data set on the transparency of 100 central banks we find empirical …

Many central banks release inflation forecasts to reduce uncertainty; at the same time, an increasing number rely on a … publicly stated medium-term inflation target to help anchor expectations. We examine how the adoption of an inflation target … (IT) by a major central bank, the Bank of Japan (BOJ), influenced the impact of its inflation forecasts on private sector …

We propose to regard the central banker as a risk manager who aims to contain inflation within pre-specified bounds. We …