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Fiscal policy challenges in a high inflation environment

· Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank (Germany)

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· Joachim Nagel Wiki · Deutsche Bundesbank WikiFiscal policy challenges in a high inflation environment

ContextSpeech at the Forum Finanzpolitik und Steuerrecht in Baden-Baden; the Bundesbank is Germany's central bank within the euro system and warns about fiscal policy under high inflation.

Why it mattersNagel warns that fiscal pressure could undermine the fight against inflation.

Problems raised
  1. High inflation complicates public finances.
  2. Fiscal policy may pressure central banks not to raise rates enough.
  3. Government debt levels are high.
Solutions proposed
  1. Keep fiscal and monetary policy each within their mandate.
  2. Consolidate public finances and respect fiscal rules.
  3. Protect central bank independence.
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