TY - BOOK AU - Rabin,Jack AU - Stevens,Glenn L. TI - Handbook of monetary policy SN - 9780824705787 AV - HG230.3 .H365 2002 U1 - 332.46'973 PY - 2002/// CY - New York PB - Marcel Dekker KW - Monetary policy KW - Fiscal policy KW - Economic policy KW - United States N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Discusses the role and political independence of a central bank, why financial stability is a policy goal, how monetary policy intervention regulates inflation and spurs economic growth, and debt management strategies by government institutions. This text examines economic activity, theory and policy, concentrating on forecasting and measuring inflation, interest rates, market expectations, and managing financial crises UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0647/2001058391-d.html ER -