Language shapes monetary policy preferences in Switzerland – research

Culture partly outweighs shared institutions and economic history in setting priorities

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Language plays an important role in determining monetary policy priorities among Swiss citizens, according to research published by the Swiss National Bank.

In Cultural Differences in Monetary Policy Preferences, Adriel Jost examines how cultural backgrounds and language affect the economic thinking of Swiss citizens.

Shared history, economic experiences and institutions have been traditionally considered important factors in explaining monetary policy priorities. However, in Switzerland, Jost

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