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Will monetary policy become more of a science?


Abstract: This paper reviews the progress that the science of monetary policy has made over recent decades. This progress has significantly expanded the degree to which the practice of monetary policy reflects the application of a core set of \"scientific\" principles. However, there remains, and will likely always remain, elements of art in the conduct of monetary policy.

Keywords: Monetary policy; Banks and banking, Central;

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: Finance and Economics Discussion Series

Publication Date: 2007

Number: 2007-44