When the three large trade blocks, the US, Japan and Europe all pursue policies aiming for internal stability, they will not only reap the fruits domestically, but they will also contribute to a global climate of exchange rate stability. One of the main reasons for exchange rate disturbances, viz. an inconsistent and insufficiently confidence-inspiring policy, would thus be removed.
Nevertheless, it has streamlined its operational functions, while investing in more than previously in its economic research and communications activities. The Bank now has 390 employees (at mid-2014) and 580 when the Financial Supervision Authority is included. The Bank of Finland has traditionally invested a significant amount of resources in economic research. This continues today.