June 8, 2006
Floating Dollar, Anchored Inflation: The Role of the Exchange Rate in Canada's Monetary Policy Framework
The two key components of the Bank's monetary policy framework are an "anchor," the inflation target, and a "float," the flexible exchange rate. Living by the ocean, you know better than I that a good mooring is one that keeps a boat in place, yet allows some give and take for the wind and the tide.