The Zambian economy has been facing significant macroeconomic challenges as reflected in low growth, high fiscal deficits;
Question:
The Zambian economy has been facing significant macroeconomic challenges as reflected in low growth, high fiscal deficits; rising inflation and debt service obligations as well as low international reserves. The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has compounded the situation, resulting in unprecedented global public health and economic crises. Although the full impact of the COVID-19 shock on public health and the economy cannot be determined at the moment, indications are that it will be unprecedented. The Bank of Zambia has introduced a number of measures to address the impact of the pandemic on the economy.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), at its May 18 -20, 2020 meeting, decided to lower the policy rate by 225 basis points to 9.25%. The Bank has also introduced a K10 billion stimulus package to give the economy a boost.
Required:
Critically analyze the performance of the downward revision of monetary policy in May 2020 and the Targeted Medium-term Refinancing Facility on the Zambian financial markets.
College Algebra Graphs and Models
ISBN: 978-0321845405
5th edition
Authors: Marvin L. Bittinger, Judith A. Beecher, David J. Ellenbogen, Judith A. Penna