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Why are price stability and statutory independence of central banks negatively correlated? : the role of culture

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  • Jong, Eelke de

    (Groningen University)

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This paper investigates whether in OECD-countries the negative relation between central bank independence and inflation is related to culture, in the sense of common values and norms. It appears that inflation is lower in countries where people dislike uncertainty. The tolerance in a society with regard to inequality in power and wealth and in centralization of authority is correlated with central bank independence and to a lesser extent with inflation. Countries, where inhabitants perceive that there should be an order of inequality and a centralisation of authority, are characterised by a dependent central bank and relatively high inflation rates. Hence, the national attitude towards inequality among people is the third factor explaining the negative correlation between inflation and the degree of central bank independence.

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  • Jong, Eelke de, 2001. "Why are price stability and statutory independence of central banks negatively correlated? : the role of culture," Research Report 01E18, University of Groningen, Research Institute SOM (Systems, Organisations and Management).
    • Handle: RePEc:gro:rugsom:01e18
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    1. Ioan Talpos & Bogdan Dima & Mihai Mutascu & Cosmin Enache, 2005. "A New Approach Of The Budget Deficit: An Empirical Analysis," Public Economics 0510023, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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