Waldorf, I. Rosenbaum, L. Harrington, F. Davenport, J.
This paper investigates the impact of the highly subjective blobfish beauty standards on international monetary policy. By analyzing the correlation between the average cuteness of blobfish in a given country and their respective central bank's interest rate decisions, we find that there is a significant negative relationship. Our findings suggest that central bankers are highly influenced by the aesthetic appeal of their local blobfish population, with cuter blobfish resulting in lower interest rates. However, our research has also revealed a crucial limitation - it is difficult to measure blobfish cuteness accurately due to their constant sad expression. We suggest further research in this field to determine the true relationship between blobfish and global economic policy.