monetary policy

Cultural  

1. An attempt to achieve broad economic goals by the regulation of the supply of money. (Compare fiscal policy.)

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Example Sentences

On the one hand, we are taught as economists to look through supply shocks that are expected to be temporary over some time horizon, in part because monetary policy operates with lags.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Massabni says this points to a “low-growth, high-inflation” environment, the most challenging scenario for both monetary policy and equity valuations.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

And such a target would also likely reduce the Fed’s monetary policy flexibility.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Gold prices rose but gains remain capped on concerns over inflation and tighter monetary policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The economy now can be thought of as an entity which responds to actions by central banks; we call that monetary policy.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker