Will negative interest rates lead to higher savings?

We are not convinced that negative policy rates will prompt households to save more, in aggregate, even though some may step up their savings for retirement. There are many other drivers of savings rates, and lower interest rates will tend to boost household and corporate borrowing. Looked at in the round, negative policy rates will probably have a modest but positive effect on demand.

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