Optimal Monetary Policy Framework in an Emerging Market Economy under Sanctions Pressure and Restrictions on Capital Flows

The study evaluates the effectiveness of monetary policy regimes that can serve as the basis for economic policy strategies in emerging economies. Based on the macroeconomic gap model for Belarus, simulations of the strong shock impact on the economy using different monetary policy regimes have been implemented. The effects of capital flow restrictions on the stabilization capacity of monetary policy regimes have been examined. Given the existing sanctions and internal capital controls, the most preferable regime for Belarus is a flexible inflation targeting. In transforming the economy and political system towards the inclusivity of political and economic institutions, applying a flexible price-level targeting can be considered.