When domestic interest rates are too high, but this is expected to last for a short period, the central bank should: O Increase the key interest rate O Add more liquidity to the economy, e.g. by reducing the reserve requirement O Introduce a maximum interest rate (direct control of the interest rate level) O Observe interest rate developments, but usually do not change the use of instruments

When domestic interest rates are too high, but this is expected to last for a short period, the central bank should: O Increase the key interest rate O Add more liquidity to the economy, e.g. by reducing the reserve requirement O Introduce a maximum interest rate (direct control of the interest rate level) O Observe interest rate developments, but usually do not change the use of instruments

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Chapter16: Monetary Policy

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