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What are the two kinds of monetary policy?

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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