Does the Central Bank Determine Interest Rates?

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Tags: Central Banks, Inflation, Monetary Policy, Money and Banks

11/11/2024 Frank Shostak

A common belief among economists is that the central bank determines what interest rates should be. But is that accurate? Indeed, there is more to the story.

Original article: Does the Central Bank Determine Interest Rates?

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