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

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Series Details Vol.48, No.5, November 2010, p1261-1282
Publication Date November 2010
ISSN 0021-9886
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Abstract: 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.

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