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April 29, 2021 4:16AM 

# Carola Binder on Technopopulism and Central Banks 

By [Nicholas Anthony](https://www.cato.org/people/nicholas-anthony) 

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In her CMFA working paper, Carola Binder discusses a new approach for understanding why central bankers are pressured—by both politicians and the public—to deviate from their mandates. Further, Binder argues that this new approach “strengthens the case for limiting monetary policymakers’ discretion by implementing rule-based monetary policy.” To find out more, click the link [here](https://www.alt-m.org/2021/04/29/technopopulism-and-central-banks-cmfa-working-paper-no-004/). As you read the paper, let us know your thoughts by emailing your comments and questions to [CatoCMFA@​Cato.​org](mailto:CatoCMFA@Cato.org). And if you are interested in submitting your own working paper, please email us at the same address with your paper attached as a word document.

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