The Central Bank of Russia has published its 2026–2028 economic research agenda, setting priorities intended to address new challenges facing the Russian economy, including how artificial intelligence affects the economy, competition, and financial decision-making. Monetary policy studies will be a core focus as the Bank starts its next review of monetary policy, including research into the conditions that could enable a reduction in the inflation target and the impact of marketplaces on inflation. The agenda also prioritises behavioural economics and finance, covering fraud techniques in financial services and retail investors’ risks and financial literacy, with the research intended to inform consumer protection decision-making.
Central Bank of Russia 2026-02-16
Central Bank of Russia sets 2026–2028 economic research agenda focused on AI and a monetary policy review
The Central Bank of Russia's 2026–2028 economic research agenda addresses challenges like AI's impact on the economy and financial decision-making. Key areas include monetary policy studies, conditions for reducing the inflation target, and marketplaces' influence on inflation. The agenda also emphasizes behavioural economics, fraud techniques, and retail investor risks to enhance consumer protection.