Central bank transparency shapes private sector learning and economic outcomes.
Central bank transparency helps people understand and predict inflation and economic output better. When central banks are clear about their policies, the private sector can learn and make better decisions. But when central banks are not transparent, people may have wrong ideas about how the economy works. This can lead to less accurate predictions and decisions. Whether the central bank follows strict rules or has more flexibility doesn't change this. Transparency can reduce the negative effects of wrong predictions and decisions, making it valuable for everyone involved.