Central banks' reforms lead to increased transparency and effective monetary decisions
The article discusses how central banks use different monetary regimes to make decisions about interest rates and inflation. By focusing on inflation targeting, central banks can help keep prices stable and promote economic growth. The study looked at reforms in New Zealand and the US that aimed to make central banks more transparent and accountable in their decision-making. Using the Taylor rule, researchers found a relationship between inflation targets and key economic variables, supporting the effectiveness of inflation targeting. Overall, the reforms in these countries have set a standard for good monetary policy practices.