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The widespread failure of central banks to control inflation

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  • Willem H Buiter, 2023. "The widespread failure of central banks to control inflation," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 43(1), pages 2-31, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecaffa:v:43:y:2023:i:1:p:2-31
    DOI: 10.1111/ecaf.12555
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