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New taxonomy of operating frameworks from BIS economists

Two-dimensional approach captures “surprising similarities” between different methods

Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Nov 2024
The Bank for International Settlements
Ulrich Roth

Economists at the Bank for International Settlements have developed a new way of categorising the frameworks central banks use to set monetary policy. The authors say their approach gives a clearer view of the differences between frameworks – and illustrates “surprising similarities” in some cases.

The article, which forms part of the BIS quarterly review published today (September 15), breaks operating frameworks down along two dimensions: the “marginal opportunity cost” to banks of holding

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