This paper argues that existing empirical models of interest rate rules are too simplistic. The hybrid Phillips curve implies that policymakers should respond to both current and expected future inflation rates, in contrast to existing models. We provide evidence that UK policymakers do this.
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Paper provided by Rimini Centre for Economic Analysis in its series Working Paper Series with number
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