This data on central bank independence would not have been possible without the invaluable help and generosity of many colleagues from universities, central banks, and historical archives. I am particularly grateful to Guanghong Luo and Vigia Peia for their excellent research assistance.
I hope my papers and dataset prove useful for your workâplease don't hesitate to reach out if you encounter any issues or have ideas on how to utilize it further!
I am especially thankful for the insightful comments I've received to improve the current version of the index (2024 Update). Contributions were provided by the following individuals, listed by country: