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Examining the role of monetary aggregates in China

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  • José R Sánchez-Fung

    (Kingston University London, UK)

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The paper examines the relative significance of monetary aggregates and interest rates in China using the information approach to monetary policy. The analysis reveals the superiority and robustness of a narrow monetary aggregate in contributing information about future movements in inflation.

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  • José R Sánchez-Fung, 2013. "Examining the role of monetary aggregates in China," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 33(2), pages 1290-1299.
    • Handle: RePEc:ebl:ecbull:eb-13-00243
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    Keywords

    Monetary policy and inflation; information approach; monetary aggregates; interest rates; China.;
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    JEL classification:

    • E5 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit
    • E4 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Money and Interest Rates

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