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Development central banking : a review of issues and experiences

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The paper argues that central banks should play a broader role in helping developing countries meet their key challenges, such as generating productive employment, helping to allocate investment to productivity enhancing activities and helping to tackle the challenges of climate change.

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  • Epstein, Gerald., 2015. "Development central banking : a review of issues and experiences," ILO Working Papers 994881283402676, International Labour Organization.
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