Monetary Policy and Economic Growth
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Discuss whether monetary policy measures can increase economic growth.
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Monetary Policy
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I. 🍃Introduction
- Brief explanation of the topic
- Importance of understanding the effects of economic policies
II. Reasons why a cut in interest rates might be effective
- Discourages saving
- Increases borrowing
- Raises consumer spending
- Raises investment
- Increases total demand
- Increases output
- Higher investment increases productive capacity
III. Reasons why a cut in interest rates might not be effective
- Low confidence may prevent increased spending and investment
- Households and firms may not spend extra disposable income if they expect future income to fall
IV. Reasons why a reduction in the value of the exchange rate might be effective
- Lowers export prices and raises import prices
- Increases demand for domestic products
- Increases output
V. Reasons why a reduction in the value of the exchange rate might not be effective
- Demand may be price-inelastic
- Increase in import restrictions or fall in incomes abroad
VI. Reasons why an increase in the money supply might be effective
- Stimulates higher spending
- Increases output
VII. Reasons why an increase in the money supply might not be effective
- Demand-pull inflation
- Economy may not have the resources to produce more goods and services despite the rise in total demand
VIII. 👉Conclusion
- Summary of the main points
- Importance of considering both the potential benefits and drawbacks of economic policies.
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