Government changes in interest rates to regulate the economy are part of:

A) monetary policy.
B) fiscal policy.
C) debt policy.
D) liability policy.

Interest Rates

The cost of borrowing money or the return on savings, typically expressed as an annual percentage.

Monetary Policy

Actions taken by a central bank, currency board, or other regulatory authorities to control the money supply and interest rates to achieve macroeconomic objectives such as controlling inflation, consumption, growth, and liquidity.

Economy Regulation

The imposition of rules by the government intended to modify the economic behavior of individuals, firms, or industries to achieve policy outcomes.