Should we worry about the Bank of Japan’s independence?

The Bank of Japan’s adoption of an explicit 2% inflation target after this was called for by the new government has added to fears that central banks worldwide will be forced to monetise public debt and engage in competitive currency devaluations. However, a closer look at the recent policy changes in Japan itself should be reassuring.

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