The two kinds of monetary policy are expansionary and contractionary. The monetary policy implemented with the objective of reducing the circulation of money throughout the economy is known as a contractionary kind of monetary policy. You can read about the Monetary Policy – Objectives, Role, Instruments  in the given link.

Expansionary monetary policy is used when there is recession or economic slowdown.

Further readings:

  1. Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) – Structure, Objectives UPSC Notes
  2. Monetary System – Types of Monetary System 

Related Links

Indian Economy Notes for UPSC Civil Service Exam

The Reserve Bank of India: Functions and Composition

Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) – Importance, Advantages & Effects

Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Definition, Objective & Impact

Open Market Operations (OMO) – Types

Previous Years Economics Mains Questions 

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