Contributions

  • Kahn, George A. 1956- - Contributor
  • Leeson, Robert. - Contributor
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Research Division. - Contributor

Publication

2007 - Research Division, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Kansas City [Mo., Missouri

Language

English

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0 words, Guess

Page Count

0 pages

Physical Format

Electronic resource

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Classifications

  • LCCHB1

Description

This paper examines the intellectual history of the Taylor Rule and its considerable influence on macroeconomic research and monetary policy. The paper traces the historical antecedents to the Taylor rule, emphasizing the contributions of three prominent advocates of rules--Henry Simons, A.W. H. Phillips, and Milton Friedman. The paper then examines the evolution of John Taylor's thinking as an academic and policy advisor leading up to his formulation of the Taylor rule. Finally, the paper documents the influence of the Taylor rule on macroeconomic research and the Federal Reserve's conduct of monetary policy.

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Series Statement

  • RWP -- 07-11

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