Monetary Policy and the ECB
Economics · 6th Year · Government Intervention and the Macroeconomy · 2.º Período

Monetary Policy and the ECB

Understanding the role of the European Central Bank in setting interest rates and controlling inflation within the Eurozone.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsLeaving Certificate Economics LO 3.4Leaving Certificate Economics LO 4.3

About This Topic

Understanding the role of the European Central Bank in setting interest rates and controlling inflation within the Eurozone.

Key Questions

  1. How does the ECB use interest rates to control inflation?
  2. What is the impact of monetary policy on Irish mortgage holders?
  3. How does quantitative easing affect the broader economy?

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