The Croatian National Bank is the central bank of the Republic of Croatia. It enjoys operational autonomy and independence and is liable to the Croatian Parliament.The primary objective of the Croatian National Bank, within the powers granted to it, is to achieve and maintain price stability. Without prejudice to its primary objective, the Croatian National Bank supports the economic policy of the Republic of Croatia, thereby acting in accordance with the principles of the open market economy and free competition. The Croatian National Bank is obliged to regularly inform the public on its analyses of macro-economic developments, developments in the financial and monetary system, monetary and lending developments, the balance of payments, the exchange rate and the stability of prices, as well as to publish statistical data within its field of competence. Website includes news, financial information, statistical data and full-text versions of economic research undertaken on behalf of the bank.