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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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Inflation
10 May 2018
SMP
– May 2018
This has contributed to the slowing in market services inflation (Graph 4.5). ... A large share of reported wages growth outcomes remain around 2–3 per cent, which continues to suggest some anchoring around CPI outcomes and the Bank's inflation target.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2018/may/inflation.html
Outlook
6 Feb 2024
SMP
– February 2024
Outlook | Statement on Monetary Policy – February 2024
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2024/feb/outlook.html
What is Monetary Policy? | Explainer | Education
15 Mar 2024
This series provides short, concise explanations for various economics topics.
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/what-is-monetary-policy.html
Overview
6 Feb 2024
SMP
– February 2024
Overview | Statement on Monetary Policy – February 2024
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2024/feb/overview.html
Discussion on The Debate on Alternatives for Monetary Policy in Australia | Conference – 1997
21 Jul 1997
Conferences
Inflation being one of the possible final targets of monetary policy, the inflation-target system is one example of a final-targeting system. ... Thus the simplicity of the inflation target can help to anchor inflationary expectations.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/confs/1997/mcdonald-disc.html
The International Environment
5 May 2023
SMP
– May 2023
The International Environment | Statement on Monetary Policy – May 2023
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2023/may/the-international-environment.html
In a Nutshell | Education
4 May 2023
This series provides short, concise explanations for various economics topics.
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/in-a-nutshell/
The Implications of Recent Changes to the Consumer Price Index for Monetary Policy and the Inflation Target
23 Feb 2001
Bulletin
PDF
34KB
for Monetary Policy andthe Inflation Target. Introduction. Since 1993, the conduct of monetary policyin Australia has been based on an inflationtarget. ... The Implications of Recent Changes to the CPI for Monetary Policy and the Inflation Target October
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1998/oct/pdf/bu-1098-1.pdf
Discussion on Designing Inflation Targets | Conference – 1997
21 Jul 1997
Conferences
This applies both in assessing the costs and benefits of moving to a lower inflation target. ... 1179–1191. 3. General Discussion. The discussion focused on how an inflation target should be designed.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/confs/1997/brash-debelle-disc.html
Review of the Yield Target
22 Mar 2023
In March 2020, the Reserve Bank Board introduced a target for the yield on the three-year Australian Government bond which was discontinued in November 2021. This review examines the experience with the yield target and draws lessons from this
https://www.rba.gov.au/monetary-policy/reviews/yield-target/index.html