To the Next Level: From Gold Standard to Inflation Targets - to Price Stability?

William B.P. Robson ()

C.D. Howe Institute Commentary, 2009, issue 285

Abstract: Can Canada improve on its successful monetary order based on a 2 percent inflation target when it expires in 2011? Yes – better price measures, a lower inflation or price-level target, and stronger accountability could better preserve the value of Canadians’ money.

Keywords: monetary policy; Bank of Canada; inflation targets (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E58 E52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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