This document provides an overview of monetary policy tools and goals. It discusses how central banks like the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank implement monetary policy through tools like open market operations, discount rates, and reserve requirements. It also examines the goals of price stability and inflation targeting, and debates whether price stability or dual mandates are preferable. Tactics for choosing policy instruments on a daily basis and evaluating the pros and cons of monetary targeting and inflation targeting are also summarized.

1. Chapter 8 Conduct of Monetary Policy: Tools, Goals, Strategy, and Tactics