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Research paper thumbnail of {inverted exclamation}Futbol!: Is There a Latin American Bias in the European Champions League?

Journal of Sports Economics, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Does greater central bank independence really lead to lower inflation? Evidence from panel data

Economic Modelling, 2013

It has long been held that central bank independence (CBI) from political control is a necessary ... more It has long been held that central bank independence (CBI) from political control is a necessary requirement to curb inflation. In recent times, however, this long held belief has been challenged. Using a recently compiled panel data set on central bank independence measures, the proposition that greater CBI leads to lower inflation is tested, using latent variable analysis. The use of this alternative econometric technique, along with two additional indicators that capture more appropriately the degree of de facto independence, leads to empirical results that are highly supportive of the negative relationship between CBI and inflation, thereby restoring faith in the conventionally held wisdom, that greater CBI is needed to lower inflation.

Research paper thumbnail of {inverted exclamation}Futbol!: Is There a Latin American Bias in the European Champions League?

Journal of Sports Economics, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Does greater central bank independence really lead to lower inflation? Evidence from panel data

Economic Modelling, 2013

It has long been held that central bank independence (CBI) from political control is a necessary ... more It has long been held that central bank independence (CBI) from political control is a necessary requirement to curb inflation. In recent times, however, this long held belief has been challenged. Using a recently compiled panel data set on central bank independence measures, the proposition that greater CBI leads to lower inflation is tested, using latent variable analysis. The use of this alternative econometric technique, along with two additional indicators that capture more appropriately the degree of de facto independence, leads to empirical results that are highly supportive of the negative relationship between CBI and inflation, thereby restoring faith in the conventionally held wisdom, that greater CBI is needed to lower inflation.

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