Making Monetary Policy More Effective: The Case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Author/Editor: Felix Fischer, Charlotte J Lundgren, Samir Jahjah
Release Date: © November, 2013
ISBN
: 978-1-47551-637-1
Stock #: WPIEA2013226
English
Stock Status: On back-order
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Description
The paper looks at the challenges of conducting monetary policy in a context of high dollarization of the banking system and weak institutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The empirical analysis confirms the limited effectiveness of the Central Bank of Congo in controlling inflation, despite a rapid policy response to inflation shocks. Options available to enhance the effectiveness of monetary policy are limited. After exploring the pros and cons of different exchange regimes we conclude that strengthening the current monetary policy framework remains the first-best option, given the country’s exposure to frequent terms-of-trade shocks.
Taxonomy
Economic policy , Inflation , Monetary policy
More publications in this series: Working Papers
More publications by: Felix Fischer ; Charlotte J Lundgren ; Samir Jahjah