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Economics

Independent Central Banks and Democratic Accountability

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Countries with more independent central banks have, on average, lower inflation rates without sacrificing economic growth, yet these institutions are often criticized for being unaccountable to the public.

Why this is interesting

You can vote for the president or parliament, but you cannot vote for the person who sets interest rates. Why is that considered a good thing—and a threat to democracy at the same time?