TY  - BOOK
AU  - Morris,JoAnne
AU  - Lybek,Tonny
AU  - Morris,JoAnne
TI  - Central Bank Governance: A Survey of Boards and Management 
T2  - IMF Working Papers; Working Paper
SN  - 145187541X :
SN  - 1018-5941
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Washington, D.C.
PB  - International Monetary Fund
KW  - Central Bank
KW  - imf
KW  - Comparative
KW  - Economic History: Financial Markets and Institutions: General
KW  - Inflation
KW  - International
KW  - Reserve Bank
KW  - Bosnia and Herzegovina
KW  - New Zealand
KW  - Peru
KW  - Philippines
KW  - Uzbekistan
N2  - This paper identifies issues to consider when designing the structure, size, and composition of the governing boards and management of a central bank. While central bank autonomy and accountability are generally accepted as good practice, there is less consensus regarding the structure, size, and composition of the governing bodies. This paper surveys 101 central bank laws covering 113 countries and classifies the governance structure according to degree of autonomy, functions performed, size, composition, appointment procedures, and terms of the members. The paper concludes that an appropriate balance must be struck between the functions of the governing entities, simplicity, and country specific factors. The functions of the various bodies follow logically if a greater appreciation exists for the type of autonomy delegated to the central bank
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