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Recent Publications:
Consumer Confidence Survey for 2021
GPJ – v3 art2 – Determinants of technical efficiency of women entrepreneurs in the food processing enterprises in Cape Coast
Discussion Paper 04 – Rethinking inflation management
Discussion Paper 03 – High Lending Rates in Ghana: What is the Solution
When inaugurating the new Bank of Ghana Board on August 20, the President expressed
concern about the high lending rates in the country and the negative impact on growth. He called
out the Board to address the problem as a matter of urgency. The Governor pledged the Board’s
commitment to take the necessary steps to address the issue.
We wish to recall that prior to 1983, interest rates—both lending and deposit rates—were
controlled—literally fixed—by the monetary and regulatory authority (MRA). This kept lending
rates contained. In 1983, Ghana adopted wide-ranging liberal economic policies under an
Economic Recovery Programme (ERP). Interest rates were deregulated as part of the new liberal
policies. ………….
Discussion Paper 03 – High Lending Rates in Ghana: What is the Solution
Discussion Paper 02 — Resource Governance for Oil and Gas
Has Ghana Taken Liberal Economic Polices too Far – and at What Cost?
Discussion Paper 01 Key Policy Initiatives for Ghana Post-Covid-19 Recovery
The 1998 Budget Statement
The Costs of Grand Corruption
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