Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-316) and index.
What is central banking and why is it important? -- Monetary stability -- Financial stability -- Financial infrastructure -- Asset prices -- Structure, status, and accountability -- Europe : a special case -- Central banking in emegering market countries -- Financial resources, costs, and efficiency -- International cooperation -- Leadership -- An agenda for change.
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