adjective
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of or relating to money or currency
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of or relating to monetarism
a monetary policy
Related Words
See financial.
Other Word Forms
- monetarily adverb
- nonmonetary adjective
- premonetary adjective
- unmonetary adjective
Etymology
Origin of monetary
First recorded in 1660–70; from Late Latin monētārius “pertaining to the mint”; money, -ary
Example Sentences
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“It keeps markets in a constant state of anticipation, as any unexpected deviation, whether toward a deeper slowdown or higher inflation, could significantly alter monetary policy expectations,” he says.
From MarketWatch
Given the fragile economic outlook, some economists warn that rushing to tighten monetary policy might be unwise.
Economists warn a zero percent inflation target risks deflation, reduces monetary policy flexibility, and could lead to economic downturns.
From Barron's
“The observed stability in inflation expectations reflects the earned credibility of the Fed and the belief that monetary policy will keep inflation in check,” Schmid said, according to a published text of his remarks.
"It assumes," says Diss, "that parents will bridge the monetary gap. It fails to factor in an effective way of exiting unemployment and entering the world of work as a self-sufficient adult."
From BBC
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