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Impact Area Impact Expected by Supporters View by Supporters on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Impact Expected by Opponents View by Opponents on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Nature of Disagreement
Economic Growth Stimulate economic growth and employment Positive, helps recover from recession/stagnation Limited impact on real economic growth Negative, artificial stimulus with long-term risks 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Asset Prices Increase in stock and bond prices Positive, boosts wealth and confidence Asset price bubbles and market distortions Negative, increases risk of future crashes 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Inflation Moderate increase, closer to target rate Positive, avoids risks of deflation Significant increase in inflation Negative, erodes purchasing power 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Interest Rates Low interest rates maintained Positive, promotes lending and investment Interest rates kept artificially low Negative, distorts market signals 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Exchange Rates Currency devaluation Positive, boosts exports and competitiveness Currency devaluation Negative, increases import costs 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Central Bank Independence Maintains central bank's ability to act Positive, preserves policy flexibility Undermines central bank independence Negative, politicizes monetary policy 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Income Inequality Limited direct impact Neutral, focus on overall economic growth Exacerbates wealth inequality Negative, benefits asset owners disproportionately 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Financial Stability Supports financial system stability Positive, reduces risk of financial crises Encourages excessive risk-taking Negative, increases systemic risks 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact