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The Effect of Central Bank Independence on Price Stability: The Case of Indonesia

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  • Yessy Andriani
  • Prof. Prasanna Gai

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This paper investigates the relationship between central bank independence (CBI) and inflation in Indonesia during 1970-2006. Using partial adjustment Ordinary Least Square (OLS) and Engel Granger Error Correction Model, the result shows that legal CBI index inversely affect the inflation, while the turnover of governor is not significant. This result emphasizes Bank Indonesia to strengthen its independency in order to achieve his inflation target.

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  • Yessy Andriani & Prof. Prasanna Gai, 2013. "The Effect of Central Bank Independence on Price Stability: The Case of Indonesia," Bulletin of Monetary Economics and Banking, Bank Indonesia, vol. 15(4), pages 353-376, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:idn:journl:v:15:y:2013:i:4g:p:353-376
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21098/bemp.v15i4.431
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    Keywords

    Central bank independency; Inflation; Error Correction Model.;
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    JEL classification:

    • C32 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes; State Space Models
    • E58 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Central Banks and Their Policies

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