The optimal monetary instrument and the (mis)use of causality tests

This paper investigates the optimal monetary instrument in a New-Keynesian model with multiple monetary assets. We compare a standard interest rate rule to a k-percent rule for three alternative monetary aggregates determined within our model: the monetary base, the simple sum measure of money, and...

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Main Authors: Keating, J.W (Author), Smith, A.L (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier B.V. 2019
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