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Fisherian and Wicksellian price-stabilization models in the history of monetary thought

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The policy models of Irving Fisher and Knut Wicksell posit rules by which central banks can stabilize general prices at a fixed target level over time. Wicksells model, however, requires some adjustment before it can deliver price stability.

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  • Thomas M. Humphrey, 1990. "Fisherian and Wicksellian price-stabilization models in the history of monetary thought," Economic Review, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, issue May, pages 3-12.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedrer:y:1990:i:may:p:3-12:n:v.76.no.3
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