Monetary and Fiscal Coordination in Small Open Economies

Author/Editor:

Rupert D Worrell

Publication Date:

March 1, 2000

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper is concerned with the design of institutional arrangements for low inflation in small open economies. In the real world of information asymmetries, uncertain expectations and changeable preferences, it is not enough to create an autonomous and publicly accountable central bank. In addition, the central bank and the treasury must work together on the design, implementation, monitoring and, when necessary, the revision of macroeconomic policy, and on providing the public with information on ongoing economic developments and interpretation of the macroeconomic strategy.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2000/056

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

March 1, 2000

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451847697/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0562000

Pages:

28

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