Central bank independence and inflation in Africa: The role of financial systems and institutional quality

This study draws from both fiscal theory and relevant literature

From:
Department for International Development
Published
31 December 2017
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Economic Growth
Authors:
Agoba, Abel Mawuko, Abor, J, Kofi, A, Sa-Aadu, J

Abstract

The study examines the effects of financial systems and the quality of political institutions on the effectiveness of central bank independence in achieving lower inflation

This is an output from the ‘Delivering Inclusive Financial Development and Growth’ project led by the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London)

Citation

Abel Mawuko Agoba, Joshua Abor, Kofi A. Osei, Jarjisu Sa-Aadu. Central bank independence and inflation in Africa: The role of financial systems and institutional quality. Central Bank Review, Volume 17, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 131-146, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbrev.2017.11.001.

Central bank independence and inflation in Africa: The role of financial systems and institutional quality

Published 31 December 2017
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