One reason put forward in favor of central bank independence is that an independent central bank is better at overcoming the Time Consistency Problem. What is the Time Consistency Problem" and how is it that independence helps a central bank to overcome problems?

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Q-1) One reason put forward in favor of central bank independence is that an independent central bank is better at overcoming the Time Consistency Problem.

What is the Time Consistency Problem" and how is it that independence helps a central bank to overcome problems?

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