Brazil’s economy grew more than expected in December, indicating activity is still showing some resilience to high interest rates as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva readies higher government spending.
"Macroeconomic models used by central banks so far have mainly focused on the demand side of the economy, Governor Shaktikanta Das told the 59th South East Asian Central Banks Governors Conference held in Mumbai. "Enough emphasis was not given on supply side factors. A better understanding of the supply side of the economy has become very important for conducting monetary policy more effectively."
"Macroeconomic models used by central banks so far have mainly focused on the demand side of the economy, Governor Shaktikanta Das told the 59th South East Asian Central Banks Governors Conference held in Mumbai. "Enough emphasis was not given on supply side factors. A better understanding of the supply side of the economy has become very important for conducting monetary policy more effectively."