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Commitment, Rules, and Discretion

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  • Charles I. Plosser, 2016. "Commitment, Rules, and Discretion," Cato Journal, Cato Journal, Cato Institute, vol. 36(2), pages 251-259, Spring/Su.
  • Handle: RePEc:cto:journl:v:36:y:2016:i:2:p:251-259
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    1. Kydland, Finn E & Prescott, Edward C, 1977. "Rules Rather Than Discretion: The Inconsistency of Optimal Plans," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 85(3), pages 473-491, June.
    2. Henry C. Simons, 1936. "Rules versus Authorities in Monetary Policy," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 44(1), pages 1-1.
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