monetary policy
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monetary policy
All measures taken by a central bank to achieve goals such as price stability and economic growth, especially by controlling interest rates and the money supply.
Die Europäische Zentralbank hat ihre Geldpolitik gestrafft, um die hohe Inflation zu bekämpfen.
The European Central Bank tightened its monetary policy to combat high inflation.
'Geldpolitik' (monetary policy) is a compound word made up of 'Geld' (money) and 'Politik' (policy/politics). It therefore describes the political decisions and measures that regulate the handling of money in an economy.
Die Geldpolitik ist ein wichtiges Instrument zur Steuerung der Wirtschaft.
Monetary policy is an important instrument for steering the economy.
This word belongs to the technical language of economics and politics. You usually hear or read it in the news, in specialist articles, or in discussions about central banks.
Der Professor erklärte den Studenten die Grundlagen der Geldpolitik.
The professor explained the basics of monetary policy to the students.
Typical adjectives are 'expansiv' (expansionary) or 'locker' (loose/accommodative; more money in circulation) and 'restriktiv' (restrictive) or 'straff' (tight; less money in circulation). A central bank can 'straffen' (tighten) or 'lockern' (loosen/ease) its monetary policy.
Wegen der steigenden Preise verfolgt die Zentralbank eine restriktive Geldpolitik.
Because of rising prices, the central bank is pursuing a restrictive monetary policy.
economic policy
Wirtschaftspolitik covers government measures for shaping and influencing the economy as a whole. Geldpolitik is the more specific area handled by a central bank, mainly involving interest rates and the money supply. Use Wirtschaftspolitik for government decisions in general and Geldpolitik for decisions made by a central bank.
Mit ihrer Geldpolitik versucht die Zentralbank, die Inflation durch höhere Zinsen zu begrenzen.
Through its monetary policy, the central bank is trying to limit inflation by raising interest rates.
Die neue Wirtschaftspolitik soll Wachstum fördern und die Inflation begrenzen.
The new economic policy is intended to promote growth and limit inflation.
