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Applying an Inflation-Targeting Lens to Macroprodential Policy "Institutions"

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  • Günes Kamber

    (Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis)

  • Özer Karagedikli

    (Reserve Bank of New Zealand)

  • Christie Smith

    (Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis)

Abstract

We describe the origins of inflation targeting in New Zealand, and then use the four key attributes of inflation targeting—independence, the inflation target, transparency, and accountability—as an organizing device to analyze macroprudential policy “institutions”—the rules, regulations, and governance frameworks that implement macroprudential policies.

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  • Günes Kamber & Özer Karagedikli & Christie Smith, 2015. "Applying an Inflation-Targeting Lens to Macroprodential Policy "Institutions"," International Journal of Central Banking, International Journal of Central Banking, vol. 11(4), pages 395-429, September.
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    • E52 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Monetary Policy
    • E58 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Central Banks and Their Policies
    • 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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