· Joachim Nagel Wiki · Deutsche Bundesbank WikiThe impact of the Russian aggression on inflation prospects and monetary policy's response
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextClosing keynote address by Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the International Economic Symposium co-hosted by the Deutsche Bundesbank and NABE, Eltville, 10 May 2022.
Why it mattersNagel argues that the invasion reverses decades of disinflationary forces.
Problems raised
- Russia's aggression pushes inflation up.
- Disinflationary forces are reversing.
- Labour supply shocks change.
Solutions proposed
- Respond with monetary tightening.
- Study structural inflation drivers.
- Keep inflation expectations anchored.