Lagarde Says Nothing Is Off the Table With Regard to Policy

The video discusses the impact of the pandemic on inflation and the importance of maintaining favorable financing conditions. It emphasizes the flexibility and readiness to adjust economic instruments to counteract any unfavorable conditions, ensuring that nothing is off the table when it comes to policy adjustments.

What is the primary role of the anchor in the context of inflation?

• To increase inflation rates

• To counter the downward impact on inflation

• To stabilize currency exchange rates

• To reduce interest rates

Under what condition will adjustments be made to financing?

• When interest rates are low

• When there is a surplus in the budget

• When inflation is stable

• When financing conditions are favorable

What action is taken if favorable financing conditions cannot be maintained?

• Reduce the pace of purchase

• Adjust upward and recalibrate the envelope

• Increase interest rates

• Decrease inflation targets

What is emphasized about the financial instruments in the final section?

• They are fixed and cannot be changed

• They are flexible and can be adjusted

• They are only adjusted annually

• They are limited to interest rate changes

What is the stance on the availability of options for financial adjustments?

• Options are predetermined and fixed

• Options are limited to currency adjustments

• All options are considered, nothing is off the table

• Only a few options are available