The downside of quantitative easing

Daniel Thornton

Economic Synopses, 2010, No 34

Abstract: Current excess reserves could create a massive increase in the money supply if banks significantly increase their lending or investing.

Keywords: Financial crises; Money supply; Monetary policy - United States (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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