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Implementing Monetary Policy in Hungary Under Flexible Inflation Targeting

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  • Istvan Abel

    (Budapest Business University)

  • Pierre L. Siklos

    (Wilfrid Laurier University, Balsillie School of International Affairs)

Abstract

Stabilising properties have always been an important aspect of monetary policy implementation, albeit with due recognition of the economic environment. We develop a simple theoretical model to evaluate the main elements in the choice of policy strategy aimed at inflation control. While the analytical framework is useful to assess different monetary policy frameworks, our focus is the flexible inflation targeting framework that provides a role for exchange rate fluctuations. Empirical evidence, relying on Taylor rules, suggests that monetary policy has been practiced with considerable flexibility in Hungary and has contributed to business cycle stabilisation.

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  • Istvan Abel & Pierre L. Siklos, 2024. "Implementing Monetary Policy in Hungary Under Flexible Inflation Targeting," Financial and Economic Review, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (Central Bank of Hungary), vol. 23(4), pages 153-176.
    • Handle: RePEc:mnb:finrev:v:23:y:2024:i:4:p:153-176
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    Keywords

    flexible inflation targeting; monetary policy; Taylor rule; stabilisation policy;
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    JEL classification:

    • E31 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles - - - Price Level; Inflation; Deflation
    • E32 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles - - - Business Fluctuations; Cycles
    • 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
    • E61 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - Policy Objectives; Policy Designs and Consistency; Policy Coordination

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