Stabilisation and Sustainable Growth (HSC SSCE Economics): Flashcards

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Boom and bust periods

Economic cycles of expansion and contraction

Purpose of stabilisation policies

Moderate economic swings, create predictable growth patterns

Two main macroeconomic policies in Australia

Monetary policy and fiscal policy

Body conducting monetary policy in Australia

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)

RBA's tool for influencing interest rates

Domestic market operations (DMOs)

When tight monetary policy is used

Economy growing too rapidly with inflationary pressures building

Effects of tight monetary policy

Controls inflation but increases cyclical unemployment

When loose monetary policy is used

Economic growth weak and unemployment rising

Effects of loose monetary policy

Reduces unemployment but may increase inflation

Time lag for full impact of monetary policy

6-18 months

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