Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics
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ISBN: 9781464110375
Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
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Chapter 15, Problem 10P
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Economic Recession: This period is the early stage of depression, in this period the economy is in the declining stage where a slow-down is seen in the stock market, consumer good market as well as there is an increase in unemployment.

Expansionary Monetary Policy: This policy is used by the government to expand the money supply in the economy. Money supply is increased by reducing the interest rate, as lower interest rates will encourage people to borrow more.

Contractionary Monetary Policy: This policy is used by the government to contract the money supply from the economy. Money supply is reduced by increasing the interest rate, as higher interest rates will demotivate people to borrow.

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