In other words, instead of setting a date for interest rates to go up and easy monetary conditions to tighten, they would seek to tie those decisions to variables that reflect their dual mandate (i.e. price stability and full employment).

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They weren't sophisticated tie-ins, but they did provide an easy way to process a transaction over the web, including secure payment and rudimentary information about the name and type of vendor involved.

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He also wants to tie Acer's phones to its computers via software that will allow for easy transfer of data and files.

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