Monetary policy is the policy used by the Monetary authority or central bank of the country.
Fiscal policy is the the policy used by the government of the country.
Question 14
Overnight rate is the rate at which financial institution charge from each other on borrowings.
If Bank of Canada(central bank) announces a reduction in overnight rate it is considered as the Monetary policy. This reduction in overnight rate implies that now bank can borrow from other bank at a lower rate which means that it can provide loan to public at lower interest rate. This will cause increase in money supply in the economy to boost the economic condition.
Question 15
A package introduced by the Government of Canada is considered as the fiscal policy.
The Government of Canada tries to increase the flow of transaction in the economy. Due to COVID 19 situation, the unemployment is increasing which means uncertainity cause people to reduce their consumption but through this package government wants that Expenditure in the economy should increase which give boost to the economy.
14. On March 13th, 2020 the Bank of Canada announced a 0.5% reduction in its trend-setting...
QUESTION 10 Consider the monthly data, including the estimates for March 2020, and the information in the articles. Which of the following is the best analysis of and prediction for the money market in the U.S. economy for the next few months? a. Shortages are causing panic buying by households, which has increased money demand. Lenders are increasing their lending to keep up with the needs of households and businesses. Money demand is increasing more than money supply. b. Shortages...