Desafios da politica monetária - Jacques de Larosiere

We are delighted to share Jacques de Larosiere's latest thinking on "The Monetary Policy Challenge."  Jacques thoughtfully evaluates the 2% inflation target so prevalent in advanced economy central banks today.  His assessment is based on careful examination of structural determinants of inflation as well as distortions arising from equilibrium inflation consistently falling short of its target.

He chronicles unintended consequences from excessively accommodative monetary policy - which stretch from a weakening of the banking system, deterioration of pension institutions to the proliferation of zombie companies.

"Who could reasonably believe that lowering already so low rates would strengthen growth?"

He notes that it "is not too late to act" and offers concrete solutions.

The full report is available at www.CenterforFinancialStability.org/research/de_Larosiere_MPC_112519.pdf

Jacques de Larosiere is the Chairman of the Strategic Committee of the French Treasury and Advisor to BNP Paribas.  He previously served as the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Governor of the Banque de France, and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).