Ability Quote by Raghuram Rajan
“The Reserve Bank cannot just exist; its ability to say 'no' has to be protected.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Raghuram Rajan on central banking, 2021
A central bank must retain the power to refuse, protecting economic stability.
In simple terms: Central banks need a strong “no”.
Preserve monetary authority.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- financial crises
- inflation control
- banking regulation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should a central bank say “yes”?
- How to balance restraint and flexibility?
Overuse of “no” can stifle innovation and growth.