Monetary Policy

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Monetary policy is a critical economic tool used by central banks to manage the money supply and interest rates within an economy. Its primary objectives include controlling inflation, maintaining employment levels, and stabilizing exchange rates. Central banks achieve these goals through various instruments such as adjusting interest rates, conducting open market operations, and setting reserve requirements for commercial banks. By manipulating these tools, central banks can either stimulate economic growth through expansionary policies or curb inflation through contractionary measures. Monetary policy affects the economy by influencing financial conditions, which in turn impact household and business spending decisions. It plays a crucial role in stabilizing economic cycles and ensuring a stable financial environment. Central banks often operate under a dual mandate, focusing on both price stability and employment. The effectiveness of monetary policy depends on its implementation and communication, as well as the economic context in which it is applied.