Accountability and Independent Central Banks: Europeans and Distrust of the European Central Bank

This article explores whether Europeans distrust the European Central Bank (ECB) because they dislike its policies or think they cannot control the institution. Distrust of the ECB is a function of individuals believing the bank cannot be counted on to fulfill the duties that Europeans have assigned...

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Published in:Journal of common market studies 2010-11, Vol.48 (5), p.1261-1281
Main Authors: KALTENTHALER, KARL, ANDERSON, CHRISTOPHER J., MILLER, WILLIAM J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accountability
Central bank independence
Central Banks
Central Europe
Economic and Monetary Union
Europe
European Central Bank
Institutions
Monetary policy
Monetary systems
Opinion
Public opinion
Studies
Surveillance
Trust
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Summary:This article explores whether Europeans distrust the European Central Bank (ECB) because they dislike its policies or think they cannot control the institution. Distrust of the ECB is a function of individuals believing the bank cannot be counted on to fulfill the duties that Europeans have assigned it.
ISSN:0021-9886
1468-5965
DOI:10.1111/j.1468-5965.2010.02112.x