Effects of high interest rates on the economy

Thesis title: Effects of high interest rates on the economy
Author: Barros Fernandes, Eduardo Manuel
Thesis type: Diploma thesis
Supervisor: Šíma, Ondřej
Opponents: Dudzich, Viktar
Thesis language: English
Abstract:
Interest rates are a crucial tool for central banks to conduct monetary policy and steer the economy. They affect various agents and sectors, playing an active role in money supply and demand, and influencing key macroeconomic indicators. In this desertion, I aim to provide the rationales behind the recent upsurge in the interest rates and a comprehensive description on how interest rates can impact the different agents. To accomplish this objective, is conducted an extensive examination of different instruments central banks have at their disposal to perform their monetary policy actions so that readers can get to know their appliance to the different circumstances. In addition, the thesis delves into an elucidation of the different channels through which monetary policy reaches the economy, furnishing readers with the appropriate tools to discern the area’s most profoundly affected by recent actions taken by central banks. Overall, this thesis provides a detailed portrayal of monetary policy's role in achieving economic equilibrium and its resulting effects. By enhancing comprehension of the current economic landscape and the desired trajectory for future economic progress, this research aims to contribute to a broader understanding of the subject matter.
Keywords: Inflation; Interest rates ; Monetary policy; Money market
Thesis title: Effects of high interest rates on the economy
Author: Barros Fernandes, Eduardo Manuel
Thesis type: Diplomová práce
Supervisor: Šíma, Ondřej
Opponents: Dudzich, Viktar
Thesis language: English
Abstract:
Interest rates are a crucial tool for central banks to conduct monetary policy and steer the economy. They affect various agents and sectors, playing an active role in money supply and demand, and influencing key macroeconomic indicators. In this desertion, I aim to provide the rationales behind the recent upsurge in the interest rates and a comprehensive description on how interest rates can impact the different agents. To accomplish this objective, is conducted an extensive examination of different instruments central banks have at their disposal to perform their monetary policy actions so that readers can get to know their appliance to the different circumstances. In addition, the thesis delves into an elucidation of the different channels through which monetary policy reaches the economy, furnishing readers with the appropriate tools to discern the area’s most profoundly affected by recent actions taken by central banks. Overall, this thesis provides a detailed portrayal of monetary policy's role in achieving economic equilibrium and its resulting effects. By enhancing comprehension of the current economic landscape and the desired trajectory for future economic progress, this research aims to contribute to a broader understanding of the subject matter.
Keywords: Inflation; Interest rates ; Monetary policy; Money market

Information about study

Study programme: Finance and Accounting
Type of study programme: Magisterský studijní program
Assigned degree: Ing.
Institutions assigning academic degree: Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze
Faculty: Faculty of Finance and Accounting
Department: Department of Monetary Theory and Policy

Information on submission and defense

Date of assignment: 9. 10. 2022
Date of submission: 21. 5. 2023
Date of defense: 16. 6. 2023
Identifier in the InSIS system: https://insis.vse.cz/zp/82292/podrobnosti

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