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There were many estimates made as to the potential size of QE before the Bank of England became the first central bank, post crisis, to buy government bonds. In this video, Trevor discloses the actual impact of QE versus expectations.
There were many estimates made as to the potential size of QE before the Bank of England became the first central bank, post crisis, to buy government bonds. In this video, Trevor discloses the actual impact of QE versus expectations.
6 mins 25 secs
This provides an insight into the impact Quantitative Easing had on inflation, growth, banks’ balance sheets, total debt and net bond holdings.
Key learning objectives:
Identify the impacts on inflation, growth, holdings, balance sheets and total debt
Describe a balance sheet recession
Outline the pros and cons of QE