Monetary Policy
/ˈmʌnɪtɛri ˈpɒlɪsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A government's or central bank's strategy for regulating the money supply, interest rates, and credit to control inflation, stabilize currency, and achieve economic growth.
The central bank announced a new monetary policy aimed at reducing inflation rates.
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Commentary
Monetary policy is primarily discussed in economic and financial law contexts, focusing on the state's role in regulating money supply and credit conditions to influence the economy.
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