Could Reputation-Bias be a Bigger Problem than Inflation-Bias

J. Forder

Economics Series Working Papers from University of Oxford, Department of Economics

Abstract: The theory of policy credibility has been influential in both the design of monetary policymaking institutions and in the implementation of policy. In particular, the idea that reputation' is important has been widely accepted. However, careful attention to its assumptions and implications of the theory reveals many sources of doubt as to its empirical value. First, the theory is implausible, and even if taken seriously does not point to many of the conclusions frequently supposed to be based on it. Second, evidence suggests the theory is false. Third, even policymakers who profess themselves concerned about the maintenance of credibility do not behave consistently in the way the theory says they should.

Keywords: DEFLATION; BANKS; POLICY MAKING (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E52 E58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 31 pages
Date: 2000
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