International Journal of Central Banking
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the Future of Economic Policy
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Central Banking Frameworks:
Research on the structure and functions of central banks, including their roles in monetary policy implementation, regulation, and financial stability. - Monetary Policy Analysis:
Exploration of the effects of various monetary policies, including conventional and unconventional tools, on the economy, prices, and financial markets. - Financial Stability and Risks:
Examination of systemic risks, financial crises, and the mechanisms through which central banks can mitigate such vulnerabilities. - Empirical and Theoretical Modeling:
Development and application of quantitative models to analyze monetary policy outcomes, financial stability, and economic forecasts. - Interplay between Macroeconomics and Banking:
Investigations into how macroeconomic factors influence banking operations and vice versa, particularly in the context of credit supply and demand. - Regulatory Frameworks and Macroprudential Policies:
Assessment of regulatory measures and their effectiveness in promoting financial stability and addressing systemic risks.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Currencies and Payments:
A surge in research on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the implications of digital payment systems, reflecting the growing importance of technology in finance. - Impact of COVID-19 on Monetary Policy:
An increasing focus on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on monetary policy frameworks, economic recovery, and financial stability, highlighting the need for adaptive strategies. - Macroprudential Policy Integration:
Growing interest in how macroprudential policies can be integrated with monetary policy to enhance financial stability and mitigate systemic risks. - Behavioral Economics in Monetary Policy:
Emerging studies that utilize behavioral economics to understand consumer and market responses to monetary policy, especially in the context of expectations and uncertainty. - Sustainability and Green Finance:
A notable trend towards researching the role of central banks in promoting sustainability and addressing climate change through monetary policy and asset purchase programs.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Monetary Policy Tools:
There is a noticeable decrease in research focusing solely on traditional monetary policy instruments, as the journal increasingly emphasizes unconventional approaches and the impacts of new tools. - Fixed Exchange Rate Regimes:
Research regarding fixed exchange rate systems and their implications for monetary policy has diminished, reflecting a broader trend towards floating exchange rates and market-driven mechanisms. - Inflation Targeting:
While inflation targeting remains relevant, studies specifically focused on its traditional frameworks seem to be decreasing, likely due to evolving approaches to monetary policy in response to contemporary economic challenges. - Historical Analyses of Monetary Policy:
The journal has seen fewer papers focusing on historical perspectives of monetary policy, as current economic conditions drive a preference for contemporary analyses and forward-looking frameworks. - Microeconomic Foundations of Monetary Theory:
Research exploring the microeconomic underpinnings of monetary policy has become less frequent, indicating a shift towards macroeconomic and systemic perspectives.
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