Households' Debt Risk Impacts Optimal Monetary Policy for Economic Stability.
The article explores how different households are affected by interest rate and inflation risks, impacting the effectiveness of monetary policy. By considering wealth differences among households, the study finds that incomplete markets create a trade-off between stabilizing prices and managing debt. The research suggests that optimal inflation volatility should be around 20% of recent levels, and implementing superinertial rules for interest rates can improve policy outcomes.