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Central banks, like governments, pay the price to stabilise the economy
Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie••727 words · 4 min read
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The Bank of Ghana's policies have costs - but what if those costs are the key to a stronger economy?
The Bank of Ghana, like other central banks, plays a crucial role in stabilising the economy during challenging times. Recent discussions have focused on the costs of the Bank's policy actions - but are these concerns overlooking the bigger picture?
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