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Monetary policy in an uncertain world

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  • Paul Conway

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This article outlines the nature and implications of the different types of uncertainty that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand must contend with.

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  • Paul Conway, 2000. "Monetary policy in an uncertain world," Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, vol. 63, September.
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