Transformation of Markets and Policy Instruments for Open Market Operations

Author/Editor:

S. H. Axilrod

Publication Date:

December 1, 1995

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Summary:

As developing countries and economies in transition have relied on deregulated, competitive markets to spur growth, their central banks have shifted toward using open market operations as a tool of monetary policy. To be most effective, such operations require supportive changes in other policy instruments (reserve requirements, discount window), a competitive banking system and securities market, and adaptation of particular open market or market-type instruments used to the stage of, and potential for, market development. The paper assesses options available to a central bank for encouraging a competitive market architecture and designing instruments for implementation of open market operations.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1995/146

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

December 1, 1995

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451856590/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1461995

Pages:

98

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