A new NBER paper reminds us of historical episodes when loose monetary policy contributed to asset price booms and busts. The paper also provides econometric evidence that low policy rates usually support asset prices. This history may not dissuade central banks from running highly accommodative policies at present, but explains the importance of accompanying macro-prudential measures.
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