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Theory and Evidence of the Inflationary Targets Regime

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  • João Sicsú

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This article shows that the theory that supports the inflation targeting regime does not have a relationship with reality. Moreover, this stresses that monetary policy should be used to full capacity because it not only controls inflation, but is also useful to achieve real goals, such as employment. The article shows that there is no evidence that the regime reduced inflation in the 1990’s. Developed countries which adopted the regime and developed countries which did not adopt inflation targeting regime have both reduced and kept inflation under control. JEL Classification: E31; E43; E52; E58.

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  • João Sicsú, 2002. "Theory and Evidence of the Inflationary Targets Regime," Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Center of Political Economy, vol. 22(1), pages 24-35.
    • Handle: RePEc:ekm:repojs:v:22:y:2002:i:1:p:24-35:id:923
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    Keywords

    Central banks; inflation target; monetary policy;
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    JEL classification:

    • E31 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles - - - Price Level; Inflation; Deflation
    • E43 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Money and Interest Rates - - - Interest Rates: Determination, Term Structure, and Effects
    • E52 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Monetary Policy
    • E58 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Central Banks and Their Policies

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