1
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define monetary policy
A
Monetary policy refers to the use of interest rates, exchange rates and the money supply to control macroeconomic objectives and to affect the level of economic activity
2
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what are the three main monetary policy measures
A
- changes in interest rates
- changes in money supply
- changes in foreign exchange rates
3
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what are the effects of monetary policy measures on macroeconomic aims
A
- economic growth
- full and low employment
- balance of payments stability
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Decks in class (38)
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1.116
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1.215
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1.35
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1.414
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2.14
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2.210
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2.316
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2.413
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2.57
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2.614
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2.79
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2.89
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2.96
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market failure14
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mixed economic system14
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money and banking10
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households10
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workers35
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trade unions29
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firms32
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firms and production16
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firms cost, revenue and objectives18
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the role of the government7
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the macroeconomic aims of government7
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fiscal policy19
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monetary policy3
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supply side policy2
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economic growth16
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employment and unemployment18
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inflation and deflation13
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living standards5
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poverty6
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population22
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differences in economic development between countries3
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international specialisation6
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globalisation, free trade and protection15
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foreign exchange rate11
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current account of balance of payments11
