Michael D. Woodford
An economist whose work emphasizes expectations and interest-rate policy. His research helped shape modern analysis of monetary policy and central-bank communication.
Monetary policy · explained
research · explained
Monetary policy studies how central-bank decisions, interest rates and expectations influence the economy. Communication can affect expectations as well as current rates. A theoretical model is not a reliable standalone forecast of the next rate decision.
Evidence
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