Contractionary monetary policy is aimed at lowering the money supply in the economy. The central bank does that by the open market sale of government securities, or by raising the required reserves ratio or by raising the bank rate. A decrease in money supply lowers cash in hand of the public, which reduces consumption demand. A reduction in consumption will immediately lower aggregate demand and hence, output. Ultimately, the GDP will decrease.
Explain the linkages in causal chain when the central bank conducts a contractionary monetary policy. what...
A central bank implements a contractionary monetary policy over worries that inflation will undermine further economic growth. Demonstrate the effect this policy has on the economy by shifting the aggregate demand (AD) curve in the appropriate direction Provide your answer below: Price Level Aggregate Supply Aggregate Demand Real GDP
If the Bank of Canada conducts contractionary monetary policy, which of the following can we expect to occur? Check ALL that apply. interest rates on bonds will rise the Canadian dollar will depreciate it value investment spending will fall Canadian exports will rise and imports will fall
Describe the effects of contractionary monetary policy by the domestic central bank on output, the real interest rate, and net exports in both the domestic and foreign country, using a Keynesian model in the short run. What happens in the long run? (Word Limit: 100 words)
Macroeconomics Monetary Policy Questions The below information shows that economy needs corrective actions by the Central Bank, which decided to use monetary policy. Year Actual Real GDP Potential GDP Price Level 2015 15.6 billion 15.8 billion 97 Answer the below questions: 1. If the Central Bank wants to keep real GDP at its potential level, should it use an expansionary or a contractionary monetary policy? 2. Explain the mechanism of that policy. Use the graph of Money demand and supply.
Discuss the goals of expansionary and contractionary monetary policies used by the Federal Reserve Bank and the approaches (called monetary policy tools) used to achieve each policy. Also, discuss the effect of each policy on GDP, price level, private investment (investment in capital acquisition by firms and housing by households), and net trade.
When would the Federal Reserve engage in contractionary monetary policy? a. never b. when inflation is high c. when unemployment is high d. when gdp is low
Think about the two types of monetary policy: expansionary and contractionary. Using what you have learned about open market operations, determine whether the noted actions below coincide with expansionary monetary policy or contractionary monetary policy. In a few sentences explain how. Action: Government securities are sold by the Fed. Expansionary Contractionary Action: The federal funds rate decreases. Expansionary Contractionary Action: The money supply increases. Expansionary contractionary
a. Explain how the Central bank can change the money supply? (3 marks) b. Using appropriate diagrams, critically analyse the short run and long run effect of a contractionary monetary policy on aggregate demand. (7 marks)
Carefully explain how monetary policy can be used to counter a recession. Explain what the central bank does as well as how its actions affect the economy. Under what circumstances is fiscal policy especially useful?
QUESTION 4 a. Explain how the Central bank can change the money supply? (3 marks) b. Using appropriate diagrams, critically analyse the short run and long run effect of a contractionary monetary policy on aggregate demand. (7 marks)