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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > power (sociology) > power and international relations > banks > central banks
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > comparative politics > central banks
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social science subjects > economics > economic concepts > political economy > central banks
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political economy > central banks
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social science subjects > politics and international relations > governance > public administration > central banks
... > social science subjects > business and management > management settings > business management > governance > public administration > central banks
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > public administration > central banks
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... > social science subjects > business and management > management settings > business management > governance > public-sector management > public administration > central banks

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central banks  

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  • Modern central banks are public, nonprofit, economic, and political institutions, with special functions derived from their command over monetary resources. They shape monetary policy, have a strong influence on exchange rates, and are the guardians of financial stability. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Political Science; Central Banks]

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