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Should central banks be involved in sustainable finance?

Should central banks be involved in sustainable finance?

Much of the academic literature on role of central banks argues for the adaption of monetary policy instruments to encourage «green» activities and for integrating climate-related risks into financial stability frameworks. I argue that using monetary policy to direct credit flows is a discredited policy and that central banks should focus on meeting the challenges that climate change poses to financial stability.