Quantitative easing: a Keynesian critique

Keynesian economists have generally supported quantitative easing (QE) on grounds it increases aggregate demand and anything that increases demand at this time of demand shortage is welcome. This paper argues that response may be misplaced. QE may back fire with respect to demand stimulus create potentially significant future dangers, and is supportive of a plutocratic based on "asset market trickle-down" that obstructs needed policy change.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Palley,Thomas I.
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Facultad de Economía 2011
Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0185-16672011000300004
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