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How severe is the time-inconsistency problem in monetary policy?

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  • Stefania Albanesi
  • V. V. Chari
  • Lawrence J. Christiano

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This study analyzes two monetary economies, a cash-credit good model and a limited-participation model. In these models, monetary policy is made by a benevolent policymaker who cannot commit to future policies. The study defines and analyzes Markov equilibrium in these economies and shows that there is no time-inconsistency problem for a wide range of parameter values.

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  • Stefania Albanesi & V. V. Chari & Lawrence J. Christiano, 2003. "How severe is the time-inconsistency problem in monetary policy?," Quarterly Review, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, vol. 27(Sum), pages 17-33.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedmqr:y:2003:i:sum:p:17-33:n:v.27no.3
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    Keywords

    Monetary policy; Inflation (Finance); Money supply;
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    JEL classification:

    • E5 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit
    • E61 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - Policy Objectives; Policy Designs and Consistency; Policy Coordination

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