This book presents contributions by leading academics and practitioners from central banks to shed light on the function and impact of cash in Asian countries. It explores the impact of cash on society, the role of cash in monetary policy, and the future of cash in various monetary systems,...

CHAPTER 1 Monetary Policy in East Asia: Implementation Matters .-PART I:The Framework of Monetary Policy Implementation -- CHAPTER 2China’s Monetary Policy Re-visited: Institutional Setting, Main Tools, Challenges -- CHAPTER 3The Operation of Inflation Targeting in Korea -- PART II:Central...

Introduction: Financial Stability in East Asia - A Tentative Assessment -- History and Legal Framework of the People's Bank of China -- The Independence of the Bank of Japan in the Light of Statutory Rules and Central Bank Independence Indices -- The Legal Framework for the European System of...

Chapter 1. Measuring and Fighting for Price Stability in Turbulent Times: Lessons from East Asia -- Chapter 2. The Mirages of Hedonics: Quantitative Analysis of Technological Innoation Contained in Inflation Rates -- Chapter 3. Unravelling the Mystery of Low Inflation in Korea during the Period...

This book shares essential insights into the implementation of monetary policy in various East Asian countries. Highlighting case studies from China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Singapore, leading economists and practitioners from central banks illustrate how dependent effective monetary policy is...