Norges Bank deputy discusses institutional underpinnings of central bank activities
The monetary system is an institution that simplifies trade in goods and thereby promotes the division of labour, productivity and economic prosperity, Norges Bank deputy Jan Qvigstad said in a speech on Tuesday, adding that money is "like oil in the machinery" and the monetary system "not a goal per se".
Whereas the value of money used to be equal to its weight in precious metal, Qvigstad said, it now rests on a central bank's promise of price stability. "Underpinning this promise is an
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com