1. A monetary policy tool used by central banks to increase the money supply by purchasing long-term securities and other assets to lower interest rates and encourage lending and investment
The Federal Reserve implemented quantitative easing to stimulate the economy during the financial crisis.
O Banco Central implementou flexibilização quantitativa para estimular a economia durante a crise financeira.
2. An unconventional monetary expansion strategy used when traditional interest rate cuts are insufficient
Quantitative easing involves central banks buying bonds to inject liquidity into the financial system.
A flexibilização quantitativa envolve bancos centrais comprando títulos para injetar liquidez no sistema financeiro.