Should monetary policy be controlled by an independent central bank?

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Selected thesis

Monetary policy should be controlled by an independent central bank.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Independent central banks are best placed to understand the complexities of monetary policy.

  • Pro claim 2

    Independent central banks are best placed to take a long-term view of monetary policy.

  • Con claim 1

    The monetary policies set by central banks can clash with the policies put in place by democratic governments.

  • Con claim 2

    Central banks can lack transparency and accountability.