Monetary policy of the European Central Bank in 1999–2011. Cover Image

Polityka pieniężna Europejskiego Banku Centralnego w latach 1999–2011.
Monetary policy of the European Central Bank in 1999–2011.

Author(s): Katarzyna Kochaniak
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; monetary policy; European Central Bank; eurozone; transmission mechanism of monetary policy; credit institutions;

Summary/Abstract: This article provides an overview of the monetary policy of the European Central Bank (ECB) in the recent years. The author begins by introducing the objectives, powers, and strategy of the ECB’s monetary policy. The next section discusses the transmission of monetary policy to the real economy through interest rates and credit channels. Next, monetary policy instruments used by the ECB are covered. The final section looks at the impact of the global financial crisis on the ECB’s operations. Finally, conclusions are drawn from empirical data that are provided by the ECB and Eurostat.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 63-86
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish