monetary policy
DefinitionThe regulation of the money supply and interest rates by a central bank, such as the Federal Reserve Board in the U.S., in order to control inflation and stabilize currency. Monetary policy is one the two ways the government can impact the economy. By impacting the effective cost of money, the Federal Reserve can affect the amount of money that is spent by consumers and businesses.
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monetary policy is ...
... part of the Economy subject.
... part of the Economy subject.
Related Terms
velocity, Board of Governors, ECB, European Central Bank, Fed, Federal Reserve Bank, hard landing, instrument, monetary indicator, structural inflation
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accommodative monetary policy
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