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Aligning sovereign bond markets with the net zero transition: the role of central banks

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  • Monnin, Pierre
  • Feyertag, Joe
  • Robins, Nick
  • Wollenweber, Alexander

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Sovereign bonds are central to aligning finance flows with the net zero transition required to meet the Paris Agreement temperature goals. This report aims to understand the system-wide context within which central banks can make a responsible contribution to this alignment. It reviews market innovations and challenges, considers existing practice and sets out robust options for action.

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  • Monnin, Pierre & Feyertag, Joe & Robins, Nick & Wollenweber, Alexander, 2024. "Aligning sovereign bond markets with the net zero transition: the role of central banks," LSE Research Online Documents on Economics 129233, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library.
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