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dc.contributor.advisorBalland, P.A.
dc.contributor.authorHoopen, M.S. ten
dc.date.accessioned2021-08-23T18:00:58Z
dc.date.available2021-08-23T18:00:58Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.identifier.urihttps://studenttheses.uu.nl/handle/20.500.12932/41108
dc.description.abstractThis research aims to prove that Quantitative Easing has not been an effective monetary policy instrument of the European Central Bank, while increasing wealth inequality as a side effect in the Eurozone. It makes an assessment of the (historical) context in which the European Central Bank operates, together with a description of indirect and direct causes of Quantitative Easing policy. Furthermore, Quantitative Easing policy itself is described, followed by an assessment of economic theories and concepts of relevance for a better understanding of the consequences of Quantitative Easing policy. The relation between Quantitative Easing and (increasing) wealth inequality is also discussed within the context of theoretical and empirical literature. A collection of secondary data is presented and discussed in order to prove the central claim of the research. The research concludes by proving that Quantitative Easing has not been a very effective monetary policy instrument of the ECB, and that it has increased wealth inequality in the Eurozone.
dc.description.sponsorshipUtrecht University
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dc.language.isoen
dc.titleMonetary policy & Wealth inequality
dc.type.contentMaster Thesis
dc.rights.accessrightsOpen Access
dc.subject.keywordsMonetary policy, Quantitative Easing, Wealth inequality, Eurozone, ECB, money printing
dc.subject.courseuuHuman Geography


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