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Explain how the Central Bank can increase the interest rate in the economy.
The central bank usually increases interest rates when it is predicted that inflation will rise above its inflation target. Higher interest rates tend to yield moderate growth. Higher interest rates increase borrowing costs, reduce disposable income and, consequently, limit consumer spending growth. Higher interest rates tend to lower inflationary pressures, and cause exchange rate appreciation.
The central bank usually increases interest rates when it is predicted that inflation will rise above its inflation target. Higher interest rates tend to yield moderate growth. Higher interest rates increase borrowing costs, reduce disposable income and, consequently, limit consumer spending growth. Higher interest rates tend to lower inflationary pressures, and cause exchange rate appreciation.
Increased incentive to save, instead of spending. Higher
interest rates make saving in a deposit account more attractive
given the interest earned.
Rising interest rates are affecting consumers and businesses alike.
The economy is therefore likely to experience falls in both
consumption and investment.