Topics
Monetary Stimulus
Monetary stimulus is a monetary policy tool used by central banks to increase the money supply and stimulate economic growth. It is typically used during times of economic downturn or recession to boost spending, investment and economic activity.
There are several forms of monetary stimulus, but the most common include:
- Lowering interest rates: Central banks can lower the target interest rate, which is the rate at which banks borrow from the central bank. Lower interest rates make borrowing cheaper, which can encourage businesses and consumers to borrow and spend more.
- Quantitative easing: Central banks can purchase government bonds and other financial assets from banks, in order to increase the money supply. This can help to lower long-term interest rates and encourage borrowing and spending.
- Forward guidance: Central banks can also use forward guidance, which is a way to communicate their future plans for monetary policy. This can help to manage market expectations and stabilize the economy.
The goal of monetary stimulus is to increase aggregate demand, by making borrowing cheaper, encouraging spending and investment and reducing uncertainty. This can help to boost economic growth, increase employment and reduce inflation. However, monetary stimulus can also have negative side effects such as inflation, currency depreciation and asset bubbles.
See also
-
What is Crowding In?
Study Notes
-
Economic Policies to Avoid Deflation
Topic Videos
-
Monetary Policy - The US Fed Tapers QE
4th November 2021
-
UK Economy - Policy Focus - Quantitative Easing
Topic Videos
-
Monetary Policy - Selection of Revision MCQs
Practice Exam Questions
-
Interest Rates - 2021 Revision Update
Topic Videos
-
Macro policies to prevent an economic depression
Topic Videos
-
Real Interest Rates
Topic Videos
-
Economics of Negative Interest Rates
Topic Videos
-
What next for UK interest rates in 2020?
Topic Videos
-
Macro Policies to avoid an Economic Recession
Topic Videos
-
Negative Interest Rates Short Answers
Topic Videos
-
UK Economy Update 2019: Monetary and Fiscal Policy
Topic Videos
-
The UK Economy in 2018 - Essential Exam Update
Topic Videos
-
Monetary Policy in the UK (Revision Webinar Video)
Topic Videos
-
How the Fed Works: After the Great Recession
5th April 2018
-
Shaking the Magic Money Tree
29th January 2018
-
Normalising interest rates
30th October 2017
-
Analysis of Interest Rate Changes (MCQ Revision Questions)
Practice Exam Questions