monetary policy
/ˌmʌnɪteri ˈpɒlɪsi/
central bank actions affecting money supply and interest rates
monetary policy in a sentence
“The Fed tightened monetary policy to fight inflation.”
Origin of monetary policy
Latin monetarius of a mint, from moneta mint, money
Related Words
aggregate demand
total demand for goods and services in an economy
multiplier effect
the amplified impact of spending through successive rounds
stagflation
stagnant growth combined with high inflation
trade deficit
when imports exceed exports
GDP
gross domestic product; the total value of goods and services produced
inflation
a general increase in prices and fall in purchasing power