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What is the term for the actions taken by a central bank to manage the money supply and interest rates to achieve macroeconomic goals?

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Monetary policy

In contrast to fiscal policy, which involves government spending and taxes, monetary policy is managed by central banks through interest rates and bank reserves.

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