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Monetary Policy Communication at the National Bank of Rwanda

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Central banks’ communication journey has evolved from an era of mystery to an era of transparency, openness, and accountability, leading monetary policy communication to become a distinct tool for monetary policy implementation.

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Rusuhuzwa, T.K. (2021). Monetary Policy Communication at the National Bank of Rwanda. In: Monetary Policy in Rwanda. Frontiers in African Business Research. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6746-3_5

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