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Asymmetry in Monetary Policy Effectiveness Against Inflation vs. Deflation
Central bank interest rate policy is asymmetric in its effectiveness. While a central bank can always raise its policy interest rate to combat high inflation, its ability to fight deflation is severely constrained by the zero lower bound (ZLB). This is because the nominal interest rate cannot go below zero. The problem is worsened if deflation is expected, as this would cause the real interest rate to rise even with a zero nominal rate, further depressing the economy instead of providing the necessary stimulus.
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