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Rethinking monetary policy: The case for nominal GDP targeting

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  • Damian Pudner, 2025. "Rethinking monetary policy: The case for nominal GDP targeting," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 45(2), pages 323-331, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecaffa:v:45:y:2025:i:2:p:323-331
    DOI: 10.1111/ecaf.12711
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