· Joachim Nagel Wiki · Deutsche Bundesbank WikiClimate change and central banks – supporting the green transition by pursuing price stability
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextWelcome address (virtually) by Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the Deutsche Bundesbank Spring Conference 2023 "Climate Change and Central Banks", Eltville, 12 May 2023.
Why it mattersNagel argues that price stability is the best support for the green transition.
Problems raised
- Climate change affects central banks.
- Inflation uncertainty raises term premia.
- The green transition needs stable conditions.
Solutions proposed
- Pursue price stability to support the transition.
- Research climate impacts on monetary policy.
- Keep inflation expectations anchored.