Unconventional monetary policy of the European Central Bank: A brief recapitulation Cover Image

Unconventional monetary policy of the European Central Bank: A brief recapitulation
Unconventional monetary policy of the European Central Bank: A brief recapitulation

Author(s): Ilona Skibińska-Fabrowska
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Financial Markets
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Sklodowskiej
Keywords: monetary policy; unconventional instruments of monetary policy; European Central Bank; financial crisis; quantitative easing

Summary/Abstract: The financial and economic crisis that has hit many economies in recent years has significantly increased the activity of central banks. After using the standard instruments of conducting monetary policy, in view of the obstruction of monetary impulse transmission channels, they reached for non-standard instruments. Among them, asset purchase programs played a signifciant role. The European Central Bank (ECB) launched the largest asset purchase programme (APP) of this type in 2014 and expired in December 2018. The aim of the undertaken activities was to improve the situation on the financial market and stimulate economic growth. The article reviews the literature and results of research on the effects of the program and indicates the possibility of using the ECB’s experience in conducting monetary policy by the National Bank of Poland.

  • Issue Year: LIII/2019
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 43-52
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English