At the same time, however, it is said that financial markets act as a mirror that reflects the real economy. Thus, it is important to carefully examine economic developments while also bearing in mind the signals emitted by financial markets.
Is based on careful measurement and observation of actual economic transactions and behaviour, even if that means we must rethink our prior notions;  2. Uses a variety of methodological approaches in the effort to understand better how our economies work;  3. Is sufficiently easy to understand and explain to economic agents whose decisions ultimately determine the success of policy;  4.