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Metas de inflação no Brasil (1999-2012): uma análise institucional

Authors
  • Eduardo Strachman

Abstract
ABSTRACT The paper shows the advantages and handicaps of implementing an inflation target (IT) regime, from a Post-Keynesian and, thus, an institutional stance. It is Post-Keynesian as long as it does not perceive any benefit in the mainstream split between monetary and fiscal policies. And it is institutional insofar as it assumes that there are several ways of implementing a política, such that the chosen one is determined by historical factors, as it is illustrated by the Brazilian case. One could even support IT policies if their targets were seen just as “focusing devices” guiding economic política, notwithstanding other targets, as, in the short run, output growth and employment and, in the long run, technology and human development. Nevertheless, an IT is not necessary, although it can be admitted, mainly if the target is hidden from the public, in order to increase the flexibility of the Central Bank. Key words: Classificação JEL:
Author Biography
  1. Eduardo Strachman
    Professor Adjunto (Livre-Docente) e Coordenador do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Economia da Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
Published
2013-12-04
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