New study reveals best monetary policy rules for economic stability
The article examines different monetary policy rules in an economy with market frictions, focusing on the credit channel and labor market effects. It finds a strong link between prices, inflation, and labor supply, as well as short-term benefits of monetary policy. The study suggests that pure inflation targeting and interest rate smoothing are effective in reducing output and inflation volatility, especially during productivity shocks. Welfare differences between policy rules are minimal.