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Purpose: This paper aims to review and analyze the role of central banks in modern monetary policy. It seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the functions, objectives, and tools employed by central banks in the implementation of monetary policy.
Study design/methodology/approach: A systematic literature review was conducted to gather relevant scholarly articles, books, and reports on the topic. The study design involved careful selection and analysis of the collected literature to identify key themes and insights related to the role of central banks in modern monetary policy.
Findings: The review found that central banks play a crucial role in the formulation and execution of monetary policy. Their primary objectives typically include managing inflation, maintaining price stability, and promoting economic growth. Central banks employ various tools, such as interest rate adjustments, open market operations, and reserve requirements, to influence money supply and interest rates. Additionally, the study revealed that central banks act as lenders of last resort during financial crises, ensuring the stability and smooth functioning of financial systems.
Originality/value: This review contributes to the existing body of knowledge by consolidating and summarizing literature on the role of central banks in modern monetary policy. It provides a comprehensive overview of the functions and tools employed by central banks, thereby enhancing the understanding of their significance in economic stability and growth. The findings of this study can be valuable to policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in the field of economics and finance.
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Bernanke, B. S. (2015). The courage to act: A memoir of a crisis and its aftermath. W. W. Norton & Company.
Brown, A. (2019). The effectiveness of quantitative easing in modern monetary policy. Economic Perspectives, 33(2), 15-32. https://doi.org/10.1257/aep.33.2.15
Buckle, R. A. (2023). Central bank independence: Scope, rationale, and impact. Journal of Financial Stability, 55, 100874. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfs.2023.100874
Carney, M. (2019). The growing challenges for monetary policy in the current international monetary and financial system. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 33(3), 41-64. https://doi.org/10.1257/jep.33.3.41
Chen, X. (2018). Central bank transparency and its role in effective monetary policy. Monetary Studies Journal, 45(4), 289-310. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10203-018-0094-1
Draghi, M. (2019). Monetary policy in the euro area. Journal of Financial Stability, 41, 100701. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfs.2019.100701
Garcia, R. (2019). Addressing the limitations of traditional monetary policy tools in economic crises. Journal of Macroeconomics, 61, 103-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmacro.2019.103115
Hartmann, P. (2018). The changing role of central banks in financial stability policies. International Journal of Central Banking, 14(1), 35-81. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3065254
Johnson, S. (2018). Historical evolution and the expanding role of central banks. Economic History Review, 71(1), 45-67. https://doi.org/10.1111/ehr.12689
Jones, M. (2017). The zero lower bound and its implications for monetary policy. Journal of Economic Research, 84(3), 351-370. https://doi.org/10.1002/joer.2017.84.3.351
Kim, H. (2020). Central bank independence: A critical review. International Journal of Central Banking, 16(2), 111-137. https://www.ijcb.org/journal/ijcb20q2a5.pdf
Lee, K. (2021). The role of forward guidance in monetary policy. Journal of Monetary Economics, 118, 22-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmoneco.2020.12.003
Lubis, A. F. (2017). Macroprudential policy and financial stability in developing economies: Evidence from Indonesia. Economic Modelling, 68, 117-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econmod.2017.06.001
Martinez, L. (2021). Enhancing transparency in central banking practices. Central Bank Review, 21(1), 53-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbrev.2021.02.003
Mishkin, F. S. (2018). The economics of money, banking, and financial markets (12th ed.). Pearson.
Omran, M. (2021). Central bank independence and inflation targeting in developing economies. Journal of Economic Policy Reform, 24(2), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/17487870.2021.1877768
Powell, J. H. (2021). Innovation and the future of financial regulation. Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance, 29(1), 56-74. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFRC-03-2020-0019
Rogoff, K. (2020). The case for deeply negative interest rates. International Monetary Fund Economic Review, 68(1), 65-83. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41308-019-00106-1
Smith, J. (2020). The multifaceted role of central banks in economic stability. Journal of Economic Policy, 29(4), 345-367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2020.04.003
Svensson, L. E. O. (2016). Inflation targeting and "leaning against the wind". International Journal of Central Banking, 12(3), 103-114. https://www.ijcb.org/journal/ijcb16q3a5.pdf
White, W. (2016). Central bank independence and its implications for monetary policy. Journal of Monetary Policy, 23(2), 89-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmp.2016.01.002
Wilson, T. (2020). The impact of fintech innovation on financial markets and central banking. Financial Innovation Review, 5(2), 98-117. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-020-00188-6
Yellen, J. L. (2017). Communication in monetary policy. American Economic Review, 107(4), 1177-1203. https://doi.org/10.1257/aer.107.4.1177