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RBA Glossary definition for inflation target
inflation target – A tool to guide monetary policy expressed as a preferred range or figure for the rate of increase in prices over a period. In Australia, the inflation target is between 2 and 3 per cent per annum on average over the course of the business cycle.
RBA Glossary definition for inflation
inflation – A measure of the change (increase) in the general level of prices.
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Central Bank Frameworks: Evolution or Revolution?
4 Jan 2023
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RBA Conference Volume 2018
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/confs/2018/pdf/rba-conference-volume-2018.pdf
Measures of Underlying Inflation
10 Mar 2010
Bulletin
– March 2010
In Australia the inflation target is expressed in terms of the average rate of increase in the consumer price index (CPI). ... Movements in oil prices also often have a significant effect on CPI inflation.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2010/mar/2.html
Discussion on The Case for Inflation Targeting in East Asian Countries | Conference – 2001
24 Jul 2001
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Although in principle this argument is correct, in practice there have been cases where the co-existence of the inflation target with other intermediate targets has proven problematic. ... As the ultimate objective of the inflation target was to improve
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/confs/2001/debelle-disc.html
Inflation Targeting in New Zealand: An Experience in Evolution | Conference – 2018
12 Apr 2018
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Lewis M and CJ McDermott (2016), ‘New Zealand's Experience with Changing Its Inflation Target and the Impact on Inflation Expectations’, New Zealand Economic Papers, 50(3), pp 343–361. ... Reddell M (1999), ‘Origins and Early Development of the
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/confs/2018/mcdermott-williams.html
Inflation and Inequality: How High Inflation is Affecting Different Australian Households
23 Nov 2023
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RBA Annual Conference 2023
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/confs/2023/pdf/rba-conference-2023-wood-chan-coates.pdf
Our Role
27 Oct 2022
RBA Annual Report
– October 2022
The flexible medium-term inflation target underpins the monetary policy framework in Australia. ... Achieving the inflation target preserves the value of money and facilitates strong and sustainable growth in the economy over the longer term.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2022/our-role.html
Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2023
1 May 2024
RBA Annual Report
- 2023
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https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2023/pdf/rba-annual-report-2023.pdf
Inflation Measurement for Central Bankers | Conference – 2004
9 Aug 2004
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First, inflation rates have fallen significantly since the early 1980s. Second, many central banks have adopted inflation targets. ... It was only subsequently that the CPI was adopted by central banks as an inflation target.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/confs/2004/hill.html
Round-up of Monetary Policy and Inflation Targeting
7 Dec 2006
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RBA Conference Volume 1997
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/confs/1997/pdf/roundup.pdf
Six Years of Inflation Targeting
23 Feb 2001
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We have not spelt out atolerance interval, as have some of the othercountries with inflation targets. ... Appendix. Table A1: Characteristics of Inflation Targets. Country Date adopted Target Target variable.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1999/may/pdf/bu-0599-2.pdf