These papers are works-in-progress that will eventually be submitted to peer-reviewed journals. We’re also publishing staff analytical notes and discussion papers on timely and topical issues. 19 That way, people can benefit from our analysis while it’s fresh. We expect that this kind of work, at times, will show results that are not fully aligned with the views of the Bank’s Governing Council.
That’s okay. The innovation process demands that researchers have the intellectual space to explore ideas. Third, it’s not all about us. The Bank’s culture emphasizes sharing our knowledge. Few people know that we provide technical assistance to other central banks. Our assistance spans the globe and runs the gamut of issues, from economic models to bank note quality inspection to business continuity.