Discuss recent monetary policy you are aware of (e.g., interest
rate changes, quantitative tightening/easing, etc.). Is...
Discuss recent monetary policy you are aware of (e.g., interest
rate changes, quantitative tightening/easing, etc.). Is the Fed
trying to stimulate or tighten economic activity?
How does a tightening or easing of monetary policy by the Fed affect the aggregate demand curve? A. Tightening of monetary policy shifts the aggregate demand curve to the left, while easing of monetary policy shifts the aggregate demand curve to the right. B. Tightening of monetary policy shifts the aggregate demand curve to the right, while easing of monetary policy shifts the aggregate demand curve to the left. C. Tightening or easing of monetary policy does not shift the aggregate demand curve. D....
What are the main tools of the monetary policy? What does
quantitative easing mean? What does "monetize the deficit mean? Why
is it important in discussions of fiscal policy? Use an appropriate
diagram to illustrate your answer.
Quantitative Easing (QE) is an alternative monetary policy which
aims at increasing money supply when traditional instruments such
as lowering interest rates fail. Explain how QE works and how does
it infuse new money in circulation . Critically evaluate its
benefits and drawbacks.
What are the short-run and long-run effects of monetary
tightening on nominal interest rate? 12. Ture of False (based on
Question 11 above): In the short run, normal interest rate does not
rise as much as the real interest rate. (Please justify)
2. Consider the monetary transmission mechanism. A disturbance
to monetary equilibrium which changes the interest rate will affect
aggregate demand through
A) movements along the investment demand function and the
aggregate expenditure curve.
B) a movement along the investment demand function and a shift
of the aggregate expenditure curve.
C) a shift of the investment demand function and a movement
along the aggregate expenditure curve.
D) a movement along the aggregate expenditure curve.
E) a shift of both the investment...
Discuss how changes in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy
affect at least 1 of the 4 components of GDP (consumption,
investment, government spending, net exports).
Have the Federal Reserve’s countercyclical monetary policies
been effective in moderating business cycle swings? Justify your
response.