If you’ve been reading about the markets recently, it’s likely you’ve heard about quantitative easing, also known as QE. The U.S. central bank
engages in quantitative easing to influence the economy by increasing
cash in order to stimulate economic activity. But how does QE differ
from normal federal reserve open market operations? Also, how does U.S. quantitative easing differ from Japan’s quantitative easing program? Salman Khan of the Khan Academy explains the finer points of quantitative easing.
From the first video, you’ll understand:
From the first video, you’ll understand:
- How quantitative easing differs from normal Fed operations
- The types of assets purchased by the Fed under QE
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