Terms

Stimulate the Economy

Nick Name
Stimulus
Parent term
When central banks say that they are "Stimulating the Economy", its another way of saying that they are increasing the money supply ( printing Money)

Stimulus Criticisms

  • Its kind of like a drug.  It works well initially, but too much of it can be
    • It can be helpful when Central Bank Balance sheets are relatively normal/small
    • Over time too much of it hurts growth instead of helping