Monetary Policy, Monetary Areas, and Financial Development with Electronic Money

Author/Editor:

Marco Arnone ; Luca Bandiera

Publication Date:

July 1, 2004

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Electronic money (e-money), as a network good, could become an important form of currency in the future. Such a development could affect monetary policy effectiveness. If an increased use of e-money substantially limits the demand for central bank reserves, this limitation would require changes in the central bank operational target and a closer coordination of monetary and fiscal policies. Also, the optimal size of monetary unions would be different. However, the current level of e-money use does not seem to pose a threat to the stability of the financial system. Thus, central banks can successfully implement the objectives of monetary policy.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2004/122

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

July 1, 2004

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451854527/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1222004

Pages:

42

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