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Richard Finlay

Discussion paper

The yield and market function effects of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s bond purchases

In this paper, the authors examine the effect on government bond yields of three Reserve Bank of Australia policy measures implemented following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also assess the impact of the three measures on government bond market functioning.
Discussion paper

Where’s the money‽ An investigation into the whereabouts and uses of Australian banknotes

This paper aims to provide an estimate of where the approximately $76 billion worth of Australian banknotes – or $3,000 per Australian – are held, and for what purposes these banknotes are used.