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(Post) Keynesian alternative to inflation targeting

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While the mainstream policies can not be surpassed in the enchanted ‘optimizable'
world, (Post) Keynesians have to resign themselves to manage without magic wand in
the uncertain real world. The paper discusses the monetary rules proposed in the recent
Post Keynesian literature. It argues that the long-term interest rate is too imperfectly
controlled for such rules being feasible. Consequently, the quest for credibility is
irrelevant, for it makes not much sense to wonder whether authorities will honour their
commitment on an unfeasible ideal target. The right question is whether authorities
pursue convincing objectives so as to move the conventional expectation of the future
(and the related interest rate) towards full employment. It is a matter of confidence.
The basic principles involved in such an approach to economic policy are discussed.
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halshs-00335560 , version 1 (29-10-2008)

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Angel Asensio. (Post) Keynesian alternative to inflation targeting. Inflation targeting, is there a credible
alternative? Organized by the PostKeynesian Study Group, Balliol College.
, Apr 2008, Oxford, United Kingdom. ⟨halshs-00335560⟩
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