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The Rationale for Persistent Policy Adjustment in Inflation Targeting
A central bank operating under an inflation-targeting framework implements a policy change to combat rising inflation. However, several months later, inflation remains persistently above the target. Analyze why the central bank is obligated to take further action rather than waiting to see if its initial policy will eventually work. In your analysis, discuss the implications of this ongoing commitment for the central bank's credibility and the overall effectiveness of the monetary policy framework.
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The Rationale for Persistent Policy Adjustment in Inflation Targeting