Arguments for monetary policy are that it controls inflation through a target interest rate; is quick and easy to implement; can be undertaken by independent and politically neutral central banks ...

Now and then, you probably run across headlines like the following: "Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Steady Amid Deflation Fight" "Bernanke Warns of 'Premature Tightening' in Monetary Policy" "Business ...

Surveys of professional economic forecasters and financial market data can reveal public perceptions about the future conduct of monetary policy. Current estimates suggest that both professional ...

Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Allysia Finley and Dan Henninger. Photo: Jimin Kim/Dave Decker/Zuma Press The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates in December ...