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Lessons from unconventional monetary policy for small open economies and emerging markets

· Chang Yong Rhee, Governor of the Bank of Korea (South Korea)

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· Chang Yong Rhee Wiki · Bank of Korea WikiLessons from unconventional monetary policy for small open economies and emerging markets

ContextPaper presentation at the Kansas City Fed's Jackson Hole Symposium; the Bank of Korea keeps prices and finance stable and studies unconventional policy in small open economies.

Why it mattersRhee draws lessons from unconventional policy in emerging markets.

Problems raised
  1. Emerging markets used unconventional policies.
  2. Inflation may not be transitory.
  3. Policy paths are uncertain.
Solutions proposed
  1. Learn lessons from unconventional policies.
  2. Consider scenarios with persistent inflation.
  3. Adapt tools for small open economies.
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