Using LLM analysis of 18000+ speeches I reveal three fundamental threats to central bank independence beyond the populist headlines. The lifeline? Simple talk.

Although central bank communication is a core monetary policy and accountability tool for central banks, little is known about what shapes it. This pa…

Thirty years ago, central banks simply did not make transparent public statements. Now, communication with the public and the media is crucial to their operation. Lauren Leek has developed an interact...

Visualizations for how central bank communication changed over time