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Optimality and Taylor Rules

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This paper discusses the role of forecasts in the control of inflation. Much has been made of variations on the so-called Taylor rule for inflation control. Forward-looking Taylor rules are reconciled with optimal control using a class of rules described as error-correcting Taylor rules.

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  • Blake, Andrew P., 2000. "Optimality and Taylor Rules," National Institute Economic Review, National Institute of Economic and Social Research, vol. 174, pages 80-91, October.
  • Handle: RePEc:cup:nierev:v:174:y:2000:i::p:80-91_12
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