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Why the Federal Reserve Should Not Adopt Inflation Targeting

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  • Benjamin M. Friedman, 2004. "Why the Federal Reserve Should Not Adopt Inflation Targeting," International Finance, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 7(1), pages 129-136, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:intfin:v:7:y:2004:i:1:p:129-136
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1367-0271.2004.00131.x
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