macro

Quantitative Easing

Quantitative Easing (QE) is a non-traditional monetary policy in which a central bank purchases longer-term securities to inject liquidity, expand its balance sheet, and lower long-term interest rates when conventional policy tools are constrained.

Example: During a recession, a central bank initiated QE by purchasing longer-term government securities and mortgage-backed securities, expanding its balance sheet.

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