Effectiveness of monetary policy on inflation targeting in Kenya
Date
2016
Authors
Mbuya, Warren W.
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Strathmore University
Abstract
This study evaluates the feasibility of inflation targeting in Kenya by analyzing the effectiveness of monetary policy instruments in inflation targeting. The study uses a VAR analysis approach to assess the importance of the relationship between the monetary policy variables and inflation . Results show that the linkages between monetary policy instruments and inflation are not quite strong. Therefore Kenya ought to improve its monetary policy system in order to incorporate a fully-fledged inflation targeting framework within the economy.