Wishful Thinking or Valuable Forecasts? The Value of Policy Rate Predictions in Sweden


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Uploaded on Mar 5, 2025

Category Technology

Economists often provide predictions about future interest or policy rates. In contrast to stock market predictions, these forecasts are typically regarded seriously and presented with a degree of accuracy. This paper explores whether placing more confidence in policy rate predictions than stock market predictions is reasonable. It begins by examining historical policy rates predictions in Sweden, comparing them to actual rates to assess their accuracy.

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