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Canonical Austrian business cycle theory holds that a lower rate of interest lengthens the structure of production. Fillieule (2007) derives the opposite conclusion: the average period of production rises with the rate of interest. I argue in this article that …
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When central banks make decisions about inflation, interest rates, or financial stability, they rely heavily on economic research. But where …
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One of the main promises behind the euro was economic convergence. By sharing a common currency, European economies were expected …
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For nearly two decades, the European Central Bank has relied on exceptionally low interest rates, massive asset purchases, and generous …
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Monetary policy changes the stability of German banks differently based on their ownership and business goals. Existing literature shows that …
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Central banks influence economic debate through research and citations. This paper studies whether citation patterns reflect past colonial ties or …
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Milton Friedman is often quoted as having said something to the effect that inflation is taxation without legislation on multiple …
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