A new day Quote by Christina Romer
“The most effective way to shake an economy out of a terrible downturn when we're at the zero lower bound is an aggressive change in policy that makes people wake up, say 'this is a new day' and change their expectations.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Policy Remarks, US Treasury, 2010
Aggressive policy shifts at zero lower bound can reset expectations and stimulate recovery.
In simple terms: Bold policy can revive a stagnant economy.
Key Takeaway
Implement decisive measures to change public expectations.
Themes
economics
policy
expectations
recovery
inflation
monetary
Mood
cautious
optimistic
analytical
Type
policy
economic
strategic
When to use this quote
- central bank actions
- government stimulus
- financial market signaling
- public communication
- inflation targeting
Key Concepts
Keynesian stimulus
expectation theory
zero lower bound
fiscal-monetary coordination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policymakers ensure credibility when changing expectations?
- What risks arise from aggressive stimulus?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness depends on credibility and timing; may cause inflation if mismanaged.
