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The Evolution of Monetary Policy Strategies in Europe
Aerdt C.F.J. Houben
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Description for The Evolution of Monetary Policy Strategies in Europe
Paperback. Series: Financial and Monetary Policy Studies. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KCA; KCB; KCL; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 562.
Europe has a rich monetary history. Until recently, its many central banks assigned divergent priorities and pursued policy objectives via different routes. As a result, Europe's past provides fertile ground for those seeking practical guidance to the art ofcentral banking. The importance of this past gained a new dimension with the prospect of Economic and Monetary Union in 1999, as the participating countries were faced with the challenge of bridging their differences and forging a common monetary policy strategy that would apply throughout the new currency area. At the same time, these countries sought to build forth on the theretofore ... Read more
Europe has a rich monetary history. Until recently, its many central banks assigned divergent priorities and pursued policy objectives via different routes. As a result, Europe's past provides fertile ground for those seeking practical guidance to the art ofcentral banking. The importance of this past gained a new dimension with the prospect of Economic and Monetary Union in 1999, as the participating countries were faced with the challenge of bridging their differences and forging a common monetary policy strategy that would apply throughout the new currency area. At the same time, these countries sought to build forth on the theretofore ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
372
Condition
New
Series
Financial and Monetary Policy Studies
Number of Pages
358
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461370147
SKU
V9781461370147
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99-15
About Aerdt C.F.J. Houben
Aerdt Houben is Head of the Monetary Analysis Division at De Nederlandsche Bank. He is also a member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the European System of Central Banks. He has written extensively on macroeconomic policy and monetary issues for both Dutch and international publications. He was previously employed by the International Monetary Fund and holds a Ph.D. from ... Read more
Reviews for The Evolution of Monetary Policy Strategies in Europe
`The book is well written and uses a non-formal approach, making it accessible to an audience broader than just the inner circle of monetary policy experts. In my opinion, Houben has done a good job in providing both a complete overview of the theoretical arguments and consideration that are of relevance for an optimal choice ... Read more