Journal of Economic Perspectives
ISSN 0895-3309 (Print) | ISSN 1944-7965 (Online)
Central Bank Design
Journal of Economic Perspectives
vol. 27,
no. 4, Fall 2013
(pp. 17–44)
(Complimentary)
Abstract
Starting with a blank slate, how could one design the institutions of a central bank for the United States? This paper explores the question of how to design a central bank, drawing on the relevant economic literature and historical experiences while staying free from concerns about how the Fed got to be what it is today or the short-term political constraints it has faced at various times. The goal is to provide an opinionated overview that puts forward the trade-offs associated with different choices and identifies areas where there are clear messages about optimal central bank design.Citation
Reis, Ricardo. 2013. "Central Bank Design." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 27 (4): 17–44. DOI: 10.1257/jep.27.4.17Additional Materials
JEL Classification
- E52 Monetary Policy
- E58 Central Banks and Their Policies
- Posted by RICHARD GOSSELIN
- Posted on 2/13/2014 7:16:43 PM