Inflation Report 3/02

The Inflation Report discusses developments in the Norwegian economy and other factors that influence the inflation outlook. In addition, the balance of risks and uncertainty associated with the inflation projections are assessed. The main aspects of the Inflation Report are presented to the members of the Executive Board who discuss the contents of the report before it is published. The analyses in Norges Bank’s Inflation Report, together with the Bank’s current assessment of the outlook for price and cost inflation and developments in the money market and foreign exchange market, provide a basis for decisions concerning monetary policy instruments