Should the monetary policy of the central bank be more focused on stabilising inflation or on interventionist activation of economic growth?

Central banks such as the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve are faced with the dilemma of whether their main objective should be to fight inflation or to promote economic growth. High inflation erodes the value of money and reduces the purchasing power of citizens, while overly restrictive monetary policy can stifle investment and economic growth. Research shows that a focus on stabilising inflation leads to long-term economic stability, but at the expense of short-term economic growth. On the other hand, promoting economic growth through looser monetary policy leads to higher inflation and potential income inequality. Therefore, the above question is crucial in the macroeconomic debate and is of great importance for the country's economic policy. The choice between stabilising inflation and promoting economic growth is not an easy one, as the two objectives are contradictory. History shows that periods of high inflation have often led to economic uncertainty and financial instability, but at the same time, overly restrictive monetary policy has hampered growth and led to recession. A modern approach to monetary policy often involves a compromise between these two objectives, but the effectiveness of this approach depends on economic conditions, the structure of the labour market and the flexibility of the financial system. It is also worth considering the impact of technological innovation and the digitalisation of finance on the ability of central banks to control inflation and economic growth.

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