3月1日, 布鲁斯·普雷斯顿(Bruce Preston)是一名宏观经济学家, 于3月1日加入RBA税率制定委员会, 取代艾莉森·沃特金斯(Alison Watkins)。 Bruce Preston, a macroeconomist, joins the RBA’s rate-setting committee on March 1, replacing Alison Watkins.

布鲁斯·普雷斯顿(Bruce Preston)是新南威尔士大学受人尊敬的宏观经济学家和教授,他被任命为澳大利亚储备银行利率确定委员会成员,从3月1日起取代艾莉森·沃特金斯(Alison Watkins)。 Bruce Preston, a respected macroeconomist and professor at NSW University, has been appointed to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate-setting committee, effective March 1, replacing Alison Watkins. 这项任命经过独立进程和联盟协商,标志着董事会组成的转变,普雷斯顿成为九人委员会第八位训练有素的经济学家。 The appointment, following an independent process and Coalition consultation, marks a shift in board composition with Preston becoming the eighth trained economist on the nine-member committee. 他的2020年论文因倡导更明确的中央银行沟通而闻名,对非洲区域局最近的改革,包括州长新闻发布会产生了影响。 Known for advocating clearer central bank communication, his 2020 paper influenced recent RBA reforms, including governor press conferences. 澳储银行最近将现金利率提高至3.85%，预计直到6月才加息。 The RBA recently raised the cash rate to 3.85%, with no expected hikes until June. 由于经济学家伊恩·哈珀的任期将于8月结束,普雷斯顿的任命是今年董事会两大变动之一。 Preston’s appointment is one of two major board changes this year, as economist Ian Harper’s term ends in August.