Monetary policy is the process by which the monetary authority of a country controls the supply of money for the purpose of promoting economic growth and stability.
Inflation: The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising.
Deflation: Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Interest Rates: The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan outstanding.
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