Central Banking and the Conduct of Monetary Policy 363
CHAPTER 16 Central Banks and the Federal Reserve System 364
Origins of the Federal Reserve System 364
Inside the Fed The Political Genius of the Founders of the Federal Reserve System 365
Structure of the Federal Reserve System 365 Federal Reserve Banks 366 Inside the Fed The Special Role of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York 368
Member Banks 369 Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 370 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) 370 Inside the Fed The Role of the Research Staff 371
Inside the Fed The FOMC Meeting 372
Inside the Fed Green, Blue, Teal, and Beige: What Do These Colors Mean at the Fed? 373 Why the Chair of the Board of Governors Really Runs the Show 373
Inside the Fed Styles of Federal Reserve Chairs: Bernanke and Yellen Versus
Greenspan 374 How Independent Is the Fed? 375 Should the Fed Be Independent? 377 The Case for Independence 377 The Case Against Independence 378 Central Bank Independence and Macroeconomic Performance
Throughout the World 379 Explaining Central Bank Behavior 379 Inside the Fed The Evolution of the Fed’s Communication Strategy 380
Structure and Independence of the European Central Bank 381 Differences Between the European System of Central Banks and the
The Federal Reserve System plays a crucial role in the U.S economy, while the Governing Council oversees the European Central Bank (ECB), which operates with a significant degree of independence Other central banks, such as the Bank of Canada, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan, also exhibit varying levels of autonomy in their operations There is a noticeable trend towards greater independence among central banks worldwide, reflecting a shift in monetary policy governance.
Summary 385 • Key Terms 386 • Questions 386 • Data Analysis Problems 387 • Web Exercises 387 • Web References 387
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CHAPTER 17 The Money Supply Process 388
The article provides a comprehensive overview of the money supply process, focusing on key elements such as the Federal Reserve's balance sheet, which includes liabilities and assets, and its control over the monetary base through open market operations It discusses the impact of shifts from deposits to currency, loans to financial institutions, and other factors influencing the monetary base The piece also explores multiple deposit creation, presenting a simple model and its critique, while identifying factors that determine the money supply, including changes in the nonborrowed monetary base, borrowed reserves, required reserve ratio, excess reserves, and currency holdings Additionally, it delves into the money multiplier concept, its derivation, and the intuitive understanding of its role in responding to changes in monetary factors, with a specific application to quantitative easing and its effects on the money supply from 2007 to 2017 The article concludes with a summary, key terms, questions, applied problems, data analysis problems, web exercises, and references.
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The Great Depression Bank Panics, 1930–1933, and the Money Supply
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CHAPTER 18 Tools of Monetary Policy 413
The Market for Reserves and the Federal Funds Rate 413 Demand and Supply in the Market for Reserves 414 How Changes in the Tools of Monetary Policy Affect the
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Fluctuations in the Federal Funds Rate 419 Conventional Monetary Policy Tools 420 Open Market Operations 421 Inside the Fed A Day at the Trading Desk 422
Discount Policy and the Lender of Last Resort 423 Inside the Fed Using Discount Policy to Prevent a Financial Panic 425
Reserve requirements play a crucial role in monetary policy, influencing how much banks can lend Interest on reserves serves as a tool for the Federal Reserve to manage liquidity and encourage banks to hold excess reserves Different monetary policy tools have their own relative advantages, with nonconventional methods like quantitative easing becoming prominent during economic downturns Liquidity provision is essential for stabilizing financial markets, especially through large-scale asset purchases Additionally, the Federal Reserve's lending facilities were pivotal during the global financial crisis, providing necessary support to ensure financial stability.
Quantitative easing and credit easing are essential monetary policy tools used to stimulate the economy Forward guidance helps set expectations for future interest rates, while negative interest rates on bank deposits encourage lending and spending The European Central Bank employs various monetary policy instruments, including open market operations, lending to banks, and interest on reserves Additionally, reserve requirements play a crucial role in regulating the amount of funds banks must hold in reserve, impacting their ability to lend.
Summary 435 • Key Terms 436 • Questions 436 • Applied Problems 437 • Data Analysis Problems 438 • Web Exercises 438 • Web References 438
CHAPTER 19 The Conduct of Monetary Policy: Strategy and Tactics 439
The Price Stability Goal and the Nominal Anchor 439 The Role of a Nominal Anchor 440 The Time-Inconsistency Problem 440 Other Goals of Monetary Policy 441 High Employment and Output Stability 441 Economic Growth 442
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The stability of financial markets is essential for economic growth, with interest-rate and foreign exchange market stability playing crucial roles Price stability is often debated as the primary goal of monetary policy, leading to discussions on hierarchical versus dual mandates Inflation targeting has emerged as a key strategy, with countries like New Zealand, Canada, and the United Kingdom showcasing its advantages and disadvantages The Federal Reserve's evolution in monetary policy strategy, particularly under Ben Bernanke's advocacy for inflation targeting, highlights a significant shift towards prioritizing long-term price stability This journey reflects the complexities and challenges in achieving effective monetary policy that balances various economic objectives.
Global The European Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Strategy 453
The global financial crisis has provided critical lessons for monetary policy strategy, particularly regarding inflation targeting and the role of central banks in addressing asset-price bubbles There are two distinct types of asset-price bubbles, leading to ongoing debates about whether central banks should intervene to deflate them When selecting policy instruments, it is essential to establish clear criteria, and the Taylor Rule serves as a significant tactic in this context The Federal Reserve's application of the Taylor Rule further illustrates its relevance in navigating monetary policy challenges.
Inside the Fed Fed Watchers 466
Summary 467 • Key Terms 467 • Questions 468 • Applied Problems 469 • Data Analysis Problems 469 • Web Exercises 470 • Web References 471
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International Finance and Monetary Policy 473
CHAPTER 20 The Foreign Exchange Market 474
Foreign Exchange Market 474 Following the Financial News Foreign Exchange Rates 475
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What Are Foreign Exchange Rates? 475 Why Are Exchange Rates Important? 475 How Is Foreign Exchange Traded? 476 Exchange Rates in the Long Run 477 Theory of Purchasing Power Parity 477
APPLICATION Burgernomics: Big Macs and PPP 479 Factors That Affect Exchange Rates in the Long Run 481 Exchange Rates in the Short Run: A Supply and
Demand analysis plays a crucial role in understanding the supply curve for domestic assets, which influences the demand curve for these assets Equilibrium in the foreign exchange market is determined by the interplay of these curves, leading to fluctuations in exchange rates Changes in exchange rates can be explained by various factors, including shifts in the demand for domestic assets A recap of these factors highlights their significant impact on the dynamics of exchange rate changes.
APPLICATION Effects of Changes in Interest Rates on the Equilibrium
Exchange Rate 490 APPLICATION The Global Financial Crisis and the Dollar 492
APPLICATION Brexit and the British Pound 493 Summary 494 • Key Terms 495 • Questions 495 • Applied Problems 496 • Data Analysis Problems 496 • Web Exercises 497 • Web References 497
APPENDIX TO CHAPTER 20 The Interest Parity Condition 498
Comparing Expected Returns on Domestic and Foreign Assets 498 Interest Parity Condition 500
CHAPTER 21 The International Financial System 502
Intervention in the Foreign Exchange Market 502 Foreign Exchange Intervention and the Money Supply 502
Inside the Fed A Day at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Foreign
Unsterilized Intervention 505 Sterilized Intervention 506 Balance of Payments 506 Current Account 507 Financial Account 507 Global Should We Worry About the Large U.S Current Account Deficit? 508
Exchange Rate Regimes in the International Financial System 508 Gold Standard 509 The Bretton Woods System 509
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How a Fixed Exchange Rate Regime Works 510 Speculative Attacks 512 APPLICATION The Foreign Exchange Crisis of September 1992 512 The Policy Trilemma 514
APPLICATION How Did China Accumulate $4 Trillion of International Reserves? 515 Monetary Unions 515 Managed Float 516 Global Will the Euro Survive? 516
Capital controls are essential mechanisms that regulate the movement of capital in and out of a country, with specific measures targeting both capital outflows and inflows The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plays a crucial role in this context, raising the question of whether it should function as an international lender of last resort Additionally, international considerations significantly influence monetary policy, particularly through the direct effects of the foreign exchange market Exchange rate dynamics further complicate these interactions, underscoring the importance of effective capital control strategies in maintaining economic stability.
Exchange-rate targeting presents an alternative monetary policy strategy with both advantages and disadvantages For industrialized countries, this approach can stabilize inflation and enhance trade competitiveness, while for emerging market countries, it may help in managing capital flows and fostering economic stability However, the effectiveness of exchange-rate targeting can vary significantly based on a country's economic conditions Currency boards, such as Argentina's, exemplify a structured approach to maintaining fixed exchange rates, offering insights into the practical implications of such monetary policies.
Summary 526 • Key Terms 527 • Questions 527 • Applied Problems 528 • Data Analysis Problems 529 • Web Exercises 530 • Web References 530
Monetary Theory 531
CHAPTER 22 Quantity Theory, Inflation, and the Demand for Money 532
The Quantity Theory of Money explores the relationship between money supply and economic activity, emphasizing the Velocity of Money and the Equation of Exchange By analyzing the Equation of Exchange, we can derive the Quantity Theory of Money, which links money supply to the price level This theory also provides insights into inflation, illustrating how changes in money supply can impact overall price levels in the economy.
APPLICATION Testing the Quantity Theory of Money 536 Budget Deficits and Inflation 538 Government Budget Constraint 538 Hyperinflation 540
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The article explores the phenomenon of hyperinflation in Zimbabwe, examining the Keynesian theories of money demand, which include the transactions, precautionary, and speculative motives It integrates these three motives to provide a comprehensive understanding of money demand Additionally, the article discusses portfolio theories of money demand, particularly the theory of portfolio choice and Keynesian liquidity preference, while also considering other factors that influence money demand It concludes with a summary of empirical evidence regarding money demand, highlighting the relationship between interest rates and money demand, as well as the stability of money demand over time.
Summary 546 • Key Terms 546 • Questions 546 • Applied Problems 548 • Data Analysis Problems 548 • Web Exercises 549 • Web References 549
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CHAPTER 23 Aggregate Demand and Supply Analysis 550
Following the Financial News Aggregate Output, Unemployment, and Inflation 551
Deriving the Aggregate Demand Curve 551 Factors That Shift the Aggregate Demand Curve 552 FYI What Does Autonomous Mean? 553
The article discusses the concept of Aggregate Supply, highlighting both the Long-Run and Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curves It examines the phenomenon of price stickiness and its impact on the Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curve, along with the various factors that can cause shifts in both the Long-Run and Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curves Additionally, the article analyzes equilibrium in the context of Aggregate Demand and Supply, detailing the characteristics of Short-Run Equilibrium and the transition to Long-Run Equilibrium over time Finally, it addresses the self-correcting mechanism that facilitates this adjustment process.
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Changes in Equilibrium: Aggregate Demand Shocks 566 APPLICATION The Volcker Disinflation, 1980–1986 567
APPLICATION Negative Demand Shocks, 2001–2004 569 Changes in Equilibrium: Aggregate Supply (Inflation) Shocks 569 Temporary Supply Shocks 569
APPLICATION Negative Supply Shocks, 1973–1975 and 1978–1980 572 Permanent Supply Shocks and Real Business Cycle Theory 572
APPLICATION Positive Supply Shocks, 1995–1999 575 Conclusions 576
The 2007–2009 financial crisis was significantly influenced by negative supply and demand shocks, which are crucial in understanding its impact on the economy Analyzing aggregate demand and aggregate supply (AD/AS) can provide insights into foreign business cycle episodes, highlighting the interconnectedness of global markets Specifically, the United Kingdom's experience during the crisis illustrates the severe economic repercussions, while China's response offers a contrasting perspective on managing financial turmoil.
Summary 581 • Key Terms 582 • Questions 582 • Applied Problems 583 • Data Analysis Problems 583 • Web Exercises 584 • Web References 584
APPENDIX TO CHAPTER 23 The Phillips Curve and the Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curve 585
The Phillips Curve 585 Phillips Curve Analysis in the 1960s 585 FYI The Phillips Curve Trade-off and Macroeconomic Policy in the 1960s 587
The Friedman-Phelps Phillips Curve analysis explores the relationship between inflation and unemployment, evolving significantly after the 1960s The modern Phillips Curve incorporates adaptive expectations, reflecting how individuals adjust their expectations based on past inflation rates Additionally, the short-run aggregate supply curve plays a crucial role in understanding these dynamics, illustrating how prices and output respond to changes in economic conditions.
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The Taylor Principle and Inflation Stability
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Monetary policy plays a crucial role in responding to various economic shocks In the case of an aggregate demand shock, it adjusts interest rates to stabilize the economy For permanent supply shocks, monetary authorities may adopt a more cautious approach to mitigate long-term inflation risks Conversely, temporary supply shocks often elicit a swift response to maintain price stability without hindering economic growth Ultimately, the effectiveness of monetary policy hinges on its ability to balance stabilizing inflation with fostering economic stability.
Economic Activity 602 How Actively Should Policymakers Try to Stabilize Economic Activity? 602 Lags and Policy Implementation 602 Inflation: Always and Everywhere a Monetary Phenomenon 603
FYI The Activist/Nonactivist Debate Over the Obama Fiscal Stimulus Package 604
Causes of Inflationary Monetary Policy 604 High Employment Targets and Inflation 604
The Great Inflation era highlights the challenges of monetary policy, particularly when interest rates reach the zero lower bound This situation complicates the derivation of the aggregate demand curve, as traditional mechanisms for economic self-correction become ineffective Understanding these dynamics is crucial for navigating the complexities of monetary policy in a low-interest-rate environment.
APPLICATION Nonconventional Monetary Policy and Quantitative Easing 613 Liquidity Provision 614 Asset Purchases and Quantitative Easing 615 Management of Expectations 616
APPLICATION Abenomics and the Shift in Japanese Monetary Policy in 2013 617
Summary 619 • Key Terms 619 • Questions 620 • Applied Problems 621 • Data Analysis Problems 621 • Web Exercises 622 • Web References 622
CHAPTER 25 Transmission Mechanisms of Monetary Policy 623
Transmission Mechanisms of Monetary Policy 623 Traditional Interest-Rate Channels 624 Other Asset Price Channels 625 Credit View 628 FYI Consumers’ Balance Sheets and the Great Depression 630
Why Are Credit Channels Likely to Be Important? 631 APPLICATION The Great Recession 632
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APPLICATION Applying the Monetary Policy Lessons to Japan’s Two Lost Decades 634 Summary 635 • Key Terms 635 • Questions 635 • Applied Problems 636 • Data Analysis Problems 637 • Web Exercises 637 • Web References 637
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Financial Crises in Emerging Market Economies 1
Dynamics of Financial Crises in Emerging Market Economies 1 Stage One: Initial Phase 1 Stage Two: Currency Crises 5 Stage Three: Full-Fledged Financial Crisis 6
The South Korean crisis of 1997-1998 was significantly influenced by mismanaged financial liberalization and globalization, which led to vulnerabilities within the economy The excessive power of chaebols, or large family-owned conglomerates, exacerbated these issues, contributing to the crisis A steep decline in the stock market and the failure of numerous firms heightened uncertainty in the financial landscape Furthermore, problems such as adverse selection and moral hazard intensified, complicating the economic recovery and stability efforts.
Economy Contracts 11 Currency Crisis Ensues 11 Final Stage: Currency Crisis Triggers Full-Fledged Financial Crisis 11 Recovery Commences 13
The Argentine Financial Crisis of 2001–2002 was marked by severe fiscal imbalances that exacerbated adverse selection and moral hazard issues This turmoil led to a bank panic, followed by a currency crisis that ultimately triggered a comprehensive financial crisis However, recovery efforts began to take shape as the nation sought to stabilize its economy and restore confidence in its financial systems.
Global When an Advanced Economy Is Like an Emerging Market Economy:
The Icelandic Financial Crisis of 2008 18
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Preventing Emerging Market Financial Crises 18 Beef Up Prudential Regulation and Supervision of Banks 18 Encourage Disclosure and Market-Based Discipline 19 Limit Currency Mismatch 19 Sequence Financial Liberalization 20 Summary 20 • Key Terms 20 • Questions 21
Planned Expenditure and Aggregate Demand 1 The Components of Aggregate Demand 2 Consumption Expenditure 2
FYI Meaning of the Word Investment 3
Planned investment spending plays a crucial role in determining economic activity, while government purchases and taxes significantly influence overall demand Additionally, net exports impact the goods market equilibrium, which is essential for understanding how the economy functions Solving for goods market equilibrium helps derive the IS curve, a key concept in economics that illustrates the relationship between interest rates and output The IS curve provides valuable insights into economic behavior, supported by both intuitive understanding and numerical examples The economy naturally gravitates toward equilibrium due to various factors, including changes in government purchases, which can shift the IS curve and alter economic dynamics.
APPLICATION The Vietnam War Buildup, 1964–1969 11 Changes in Taxes 12
APPLICATION The Fiscal Stimulus Package of 2009 13 Changes in Autonomous Spending 14 Changes in Financial Frictions 16 Summary of Factors That Shift the IS Curve 16 Summary 16 • Key Terms 16 • Questions 17 •
Applied Problems 18 • Data Analysis Problems 19 • Web Exercises 20 • Web References 20
The Monetary Policy and Aggregate Demand Curves 1
The Federal Reserve plays a crucial role in shaping monetary policy, which is represented by the Monetary Policy Curve (MP Curve) This curve illustrates the relationship between interest rates and economic output, adhering to the Taylor Principle that explains its upward slope Factors such as inflation expectations and economic conditions can lead to shifts in the MP Curve, while movements along the curve indicate changes in interest rates without altering the curve's position Understanding these dynamics is essential for grasping the impact of monetary policy on the economy.
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APPLICATION Movement Along the MP Curve: The Rise in the Federal Funds
The onset of the global financial crisis prompted a significant shift in the MP curve due to autonomous monetary easing, which aimed to stabilize the economy This shift directly influenced the aggregate demand curve, illustrating how changes in monetary policy can affect overall economic activity Graphically, the aggregate demand curve can be derived by analyzing the relationship between price levels and output, highlighting the impact of various economic factors Key elements that can shift the aggregate demand curve include changes in consumer confidence, investment levels, government spending, and net exports, all of which play a crucial role in shaping economic conditions.
FYI Deriving the Aggregate Demand Curve Algebraically 7
Summary 12 • Key Terms 12 • Questions 12 • Applied Problems 13 • Data Analysis Problems 14 • Web Exercises 15 • Web References 15
The Role of Expectations in Monetary Policy 1
Lucas Critique of Policy Evaluation 1 Econometric Policy Evaluation 2
APPLICATION The Term Structure of Interest Rates 2 Policy Conduct: Rules or Discretion? 3 Discretion and the Time-Inconsistency Problem 3 Types of Rules 4 The Case for Rules 4
FYI The Political Business Cycle and Richard Nixon 5
The Case for Discretion 5 Constrained Discretion 6
Global The Demise of Monetary Targeting in Switzerland 6
The Role of Credibility and a Nominal Anchor 7 Benefits of a Credible Nominal Anchor 7 Credibility and Aggregate Demand Shocks 8 Credibility and Aggregate Supply Shocks 10
A Tale of Three Oil Price Shocks 11 Credibility and Anti-Inflation Policy 13
Global Ending the Bolivian Hyperinflation: A Successful Anti-Inflation Program 14
APPLICATION Credibility and the Reagan Budget Deficits 15 Approaches to Establishing Central Bank Credibility 16 Nominal GDP Targeting 16
Inside the Fed The Appointment of Paul Volcker, Anti-Inflation Hawk 17 Appoint “Conservative” Central Bankers 17
Summary 18 • Key Terms 18 • Questions 18 • Applied Problems 19 • Data Analysis Problems 19 • Web Exercises 20
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Keynes' Fixed Price Level Assumption underpins the IS Curve, illustrating the relationship between interest rates and aggregate output The LM Curve represents equilibrium in the money market, highlighting how money supply and demand interact Together, the IS-LM approach analyzes the dynamics of aggregate output and interest rates, revealing how various factors can shift the LM Curve Changes in the equilibrium level of interest rates and aggregate output occur in response to shifts in monetary and fiscal policies, demonstrating the interconnectedness of these economic components.
APPLICATION The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 9 Effectiveness of Monetary Versus Fiscal Policy 11 Monetary Policy Versus Fiscal Policy: The Case of Complete Crowding Out 11
APPLICATION Targeting Money Supply Versus Interest Rates 13 ISLM Model in the Long Run 16
Summary 18 • Key Terms 19 • Questions and Applied Problems 17 • Web Exercises 19 • Web References 20
Algebra of The ISLM Model 21 Basic Closed-Economy ISLM Model 21
Solution of the Model 22 Implications 22 Open-Economy ISLM Model 23 Implications 24
Chapter 4: Measuring Interest-Rate Risk: Duration Chapter 5: Models of Asset Pricing
Chapter 5: Applying the Asset Market Approach to a Commodity Market:
The Case of Gold Chapter 5: Loanable Funds Framework Chapter 7: Evidence on the Efficient Market Hypothesis Chapter 9: Duration Gap Analysis
Chapter 9: Measuring Bank Performance Chapter 10: The 1980s Banking and Savings and Loan Crisis Chapter 10: Banking Crises Throughout the World
Chapter 17: The Fed’s Balance Sheet and the Monetary Base Chapter 17: The M2 Money Multiplier
Chapter 17: Explaining the Behavior of the Currency Ratio
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Chapter 17: The Great Depression Bank Panics, 1930–1933, and the Money
Monetary targeting has played a crucial role in Federal Reserve policymaking, as explored in Chapter 19 Understanding the demand for money is enhanced through the Baumol-Tobin and Tobin Mean-Variance models discussed in Chapter 22, which also presents empirical evidence supporting these theories Chapter 23 delves into the impact of macroeconomic shocks on asset prices, illustrating the relationship between aggregate demand and supply with numerical examples Additionally, the algebraic framework of the aggregate demand and supply model is outlined, emphasizing the significance of the Taylor Principle in maintaining inflation stability.
Chapter 25: Evaluating Empirical Evidence: The Debate Over the Importance of Money in Economic Fluctuations
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Teaching money and banking has become increasingly relevant in light of the recent global financial crisis, which highlighted the crucial roles of banks, financial markets, and monetary policy in maintaining economic stability My tenure as a Governor of the Federal Reserve System from 2006 to 2008 provided me with firsthand insights into these dynamics In this book, I aim to weave together the significant economic events of recent years to enhance the understanding of money, banking, and financial markets.