Quantitative Easing (QE)
Quantitative easing (QE) is an unconventional monetary policy where a central bank purchases financial assets. This strategy is employed when conventional policy is ineffective because the policy interest rate is at the zero lower bound. The primary goal of QE is to reduce interest rates on these purchased assets, particularly long-term interest rates, to stimulate the economy.
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