This does not mean imposing rigid inflation targets. But a predictable monetary policy aimed at delivering medium-term price stability – with a flexible exchange rate where appropriate – benefits both the private sector and, most importantly, the poor.
第二，国际价格下降创造了机会，可以把通货膨胀从令人难以忍受的高度降下来。去年的全球食品和燃料价格危机造成了高物价。这并不意味着实行严格的通胀指标。但是可以预见的、目标在于实现中期价格稳定的货币政策以及适当的、灵活的汇率对于私营部门以及最为重要的穷人都是有益的。