Tag: Central Banks
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Why are Interest Rates Rising and what it means in the Indian Context?
We know that when there is abundance of something, its price falls. The reverse happens in case of scarcity, when the price tends to increase. This is simple #Economics101. Now, think of money like any other commodity. If you need some money now and your savings fall short, you can always borrow cash from a…
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How Do Central Banks Control Inflation?
Inflation is the gradual increase in the price of goods and services over a period of time. A high level of inflation is considered undesirable for the economy. An increase in price without any corresponding increase in income – reduces the purchasing power of Individuals and adversely affects their standard of living. As individuals have…