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Monetary Policy

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Key Concepts

6 concepts covered in this module.

Central Bank Roles

Lender of last resort, banker to government, monetary policy implementation, financial system regulation, payments system oversight.

Policy Rate

The short-term interest rate set by the central bank (e.g., Fed Funds rate). Primary tool of conventional monetary policy.

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Formulas

3 essential formulas for this module.

Fisher Equation

Nominal Rate ≈ Real Rate + Expected Inflation

Where: Approximate relationship

Quantity Theory of Money

MV = PY

Where: M = money supply, V = velocity, P = price level, Y = real output

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Decision Frameworks

1 decision frameworks to guide your analysis.

Expansionary vs Contractionary Monetary Policy?

  • Expansionary (lower rates, QE): recession, deflation risk, output below potential
  • Contractionary (raise rates): inflation above target, overheating economy

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