Economia Aplicada (Aug 1998)

Meta de inflação e contratos para bancos centrais

  • Ronald Hillbrecht

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 4

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Inflation targeting is a framework for monetary policy, that has recently been implemented in some developed nations. In this article, it is shown that one can interpret inflation targeting cum penalties as equivalent to the optimal linear contract. Moreover, the conditions for the successful implementation of inflation targeting are discussed, based on these countries' experience. A monetary reform based on inflation targeting may be an important step towards the consolidation of an economic stabilization plan.

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