We explore the implications of digitalization for monetary policy, both in terms of how monetary policy affects the economy and in terms of data analysis and communication with the public.
Other papers in this series
Digitalization: Productivity
Staff Discussion Paper 2023-17
Jeffrey Mollins,
Temel Taskin
We examine the relationship between digitalization and productivity, the factors that influence this relationship, and how digitalization’s effect on productivity could change firm behaviour.
Content Type(s):
Staff research,
Staff discussion papers
Topic(s):
Digitalization,
Productivity
JEL Code(s):
E,
E2,
L,
L1,
L11,
O,
O4,
O47,
O5,
O51
Digitalization: Definition and Measurement
Staff Discussion Paper 2023-20
Guyllaume Faucher,
Stephanie Houle
This paper provides an overview of digitalization and its economic implications. We assess the scope of digitalization in Canada as well as the challenges related to its measurement.
Content Type(s):
Staff research,
Staff discussion papers
Topic(s):
Digitalization,
Potential output
JEL Code(s):
E,
E0,
E01,
O,
O3,
O33,
O5,
O51
Digitalization: Prices of Goods and Services
Staff Discussion Paper 2023-27
Vivian Chu,
Tatjana Dahlhaus,
Christopher Hajzler
This paper outlines and assesses the various channels through which digitalization can affect prices of goods and services.
Content Type(s):
Staff research,
Staff discussion papers
Topic(s):
Digitalization,
Inflation and prices,
Market structure and pricing,
Monetary policy
JEL Code(s):
D,
D2,
E,
E3,
E31,
E5,
E52,
L,
L1,
L11
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34989/sdp-2023-18