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Good Governance of Monetary Policy in Canada: Lessons from the C.D. Howe Institute’s Shadow Council

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  • Pierre Siklos

    (Wilfrid Laurier University)

  • Matthias Neuenkirch

    (Universität Trier)

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The Bank of Canada should consider publicly disclosing the discussions and dissenting opinions of members of its interest-rate-setting committee, according to a new C.D. Howe Institute report. In “Good Governance of Monetary Policy in Canada: Lessons from the C.D. Howe Institute’s Shadow Council,” authors Pierre Siklos and Matthias Neuenkirch argue that the existing governance structure of the Bank is out of step with international practices that have spread quickly over the past decade.

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  • Pierre Siklos & Matthias Neuenkirch, 2014. "Good Governance of Monetary Policy in Canada: Lessons from the C.D. Howe Institute’s Shadow Council," e-briefs 188, C.D. Howe Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:cdh:ebrief:188
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    • 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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