Monetary Policy on the Way Out of the Crisis. Bruegel Policy Contribution 2009/15, December 2009

von Hagen, Jürgen. (2009) Monetary Policy on the Way Out of the Crisis. Bruegel Policy Contribution 2009/15, December 2009. [Policy Paper]

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Abstract

Senior Non-Resident Fellow Jürgen von Hagen offers his recommendations for the proper monetary policy to lead the eurozone out of the crisis. He argues that the tentative recovery in the euro area indicates that both monetary and fiscal policy can be normalised soon. However, because delaying fiscal consolidation would result in greater debt burdens whereas monetary policy can be quickly adjusted to respond to unforeseen developments, there is less risk involved if a fiscal exit comes first. In any case, the two strategies must be coordinated and the European Central Bank must be very clear on its interest rate policies. This paper was prepared as part of testimony for the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee.

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