RBA investing in new models to navigate frequent global supply shocks

Reserve Bank of Australia supply shocks monetary policy

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Reserve Bank chief economist Sarah Hunter stated that global supply shocks are becoming more frequent, prompting the RBA to invest in new economic models and research to adapt to this "new reality" and manage policy trade-offs more often.

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