What is quantitative easing?

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The question is asking for an explanation of the concept of quantitative easing, a monetary policy used by central banks to stimulate the economy by increasing the money supply.

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Quantitative easing is a monetary policy where central banks buy securities to lower interest rates and boost the money supply.

Quantitative easing (QE) is a monetary policy strategy where central banks purchase securities to reduce interest rates, increase the money supply, and encourage lending and investment.

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Quantitative easing (QE) is a monetary policy strategy where central banks purchase securities to reduce interest rates, increase the money supply, and encourage lending and investment.

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By increasing the supply of money and lowering interest rates, QE aims to stimulate economic activity during periods of low inflation and recession.

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One common misconception is that QE is equivalent to printing money, but it involves purchasing financial assets with the aim of increasing money supply indirectly.

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