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Controlling inflation in transition economies: The relevance of central bank independence and the right nominal anchor

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Controlling inflation is a central problem in transition economies. This paper asks under what conditions or even whether central bank independence helps in this task. The conclusion shows that merely imposing legal independence on the central bank may be ineffective or even counterproductive. It is necessary to make a monetary strategy and the responsibilities and restrictions of central bank policy transparent to the public. In addition, it is important that the right nominal anchor is selected—one that is, or is believed to be, effective and sustainable. Both monetary targeting and inflation targeting are assumed to be unsuitable for most transition countries. Instead, some kind of dynamic exchange rate targeting appears to be the most reasonable choice. Copyright International Atlantic Economic Society 2000

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  • Helmut Wagner, 2000. "Controlling inflation in transition economies: The relevance of central bank independence and the right nominal anchor," Atlantic Economic Journal, Springer;International Atlantic Economic Society, vol. 28(1), pages 60-70, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:atlecj:v:28:y:2000:i:1:p:60-70
    DOI: 10.1007/BF02300531
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