ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

MONETARY POLICY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“Several ____ policymakers recently have suggested that they’re inclined to support more bond purchases if the ____ economy doesn’t pick up.
A
Fiscal Policy
B
Monetary Policy
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Expansionary monetary policy is when a central bank uses its tools to stimulate the economy. That increases the money supply, lowers interest rates, and increases demand.

Detailed explanation-2: -Expansionary monetary policy works by expanding the money supply faster than usual or lowering short-term interest rates. It is enacted by central banks and comes about through open market operations, reserve requirements, and setting interest rates.

Detailed explanation-3: -Both monetary and fiscal policies are used to regulate economic activity over time. They can be used to accelerate growth when an economy starts to slow or to moderate growth and activity when an economy starts to overheat. In addition, fiscal policy can be used to redistribute income and wealth.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lower the short-term interest rates. Reduce the reserve requirements. Expand open market operations (buy securities) Stimulation of economic growth. Increased inflation. Currency devaluation. Decreased unemployment. 06-Dec-2022

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