Cost Quote by William Vickrey
“The supply-side effect of a restrictive monetary policy, moreover, is likely to be perverse. High interest rates enter into costs and thus exert inflationary pressure, as well as inhibiting the expansion of capacity or the introduction of cost -reducing capital improvements.”
About This Quote
Source Paper: Economic Theory, null
Restrictive monetary policy can unintentionally raise inflation by increasing costs and limiting capacity expansion, making it counterproductive.
In simple terms: Tight money may cause higher prices.
Balance policy to avoid perverse effects.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- central banking
- budget planning
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policy be tight without stifling growth?
- What alternatives exist to control inflation?
Policy may hurt growth if too strict.