Monetary Policy Framework of the Bank of England and the European Central Bank: Some Useful Insights

Vidya Mahambare () and Naveen Srinivasan

Indian Economic Review, 2004, vol. 39, issue 2, 371-381

Abstract: This paper compares the inflation targeting framework adopted by the European Central Bank (ECB) vis-à-vis the Bank of England (BOE) and argues that the ECB's strategy does not constitute the best international practice. The definition of price stability adopted by the ECB is ambiguous and therefore less effective as an anchor for inflation expectations. Furthermore, greater transparency would make the ECB more accountable, while also improving stabilisation properties of monetary policy. Thus, the success of inflation targeting depends on operational details, such as how the central bank's objectives are defined and communicated to the public.

Keywords: Monetary Policy; Price Stability; Transparency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E31 E52 E58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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