Inflation targeting in India: Current scenario

Author: 
Dr. Alka Mittal

Inflation targeting (IT), since its inception, has been a topic of much debate for economists all around the world. In this paper, the suitability of inflation targeting for an emerging economy like India is explored, pitching it against the multi-variable approach currently being followed. One of the foremost challenges in the present context of global economic crisis is the debate whether priority should be accorded to IT or financial stability.

Paper No: 
979