Monetary Policy Frameworks: An Index and New Evidence

Author/Editor:

Filiz D Unsal ; Chris Papageorgiou ; Hendre Garbers

Publication Date:

January 28, 2022

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

We provide a multidimensional characterization of monetary policy frameworks across three pillars: Independence and Accountability, Policy and Operational Strategy, and Communications (IAPOC). We construct the IAPOC index by analyzing central banks’ laws and websites for 50 advanced economies, emerging markets, and low-income developing countries, from 2007 to 2018. Due to its scope and granularity, our index provides a holistic view of monetary policy frameworks which goes beyond existing measures of transparency or independence, as well as monetary policy or exchange rate regime classifications. Comparing the IAPOC index across countries and over time, we find that monetary policymaking is varied, fast-changing, and eclectic across the Policy and Operational Strategy and Communications pillars, especially in emerging markets and low-income developing countries.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2022/022

Subject:

Frequency:

regular

English

Publication Date:

January 28, 2022

ISBN/ISSN:

9798400201110/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2022022

Pages:

51

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