Monetary Policy and Economic Performance Since the Financial Crisis
56 Pages Posted: 1 Sep 2020
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Monetary Policy and Economic Performance Since the Financial Crisis
Monetary Policy and Economic Performance Since the Financial Crisis
Monetary Policy and Economic Performance Since the Financial Crisis
Monetary Policy and Economic Performance Since the Financial Crisis
Monetary Policy and Economic Performance Since the Financial Crisis
Date Written: August, 2020
Abstract
We review macroeconomic performance over the period since the Global Financial Crisis and the challenges in the pursuit of the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate. We characterize the use of forward guidance and balance sheet policies after the federal funds rate reached the effective lower bound. We also review the evidence on the efficacy of these tools and consider whether policymakers might have used them more forcefully. Finally, we examine the post-crisis experience of other major central banks with these policy tools.
JEL Classification: E31, E32, E52, E58
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