Aggressive monetary easing alone will not be enough to boost prices and activity in the real economy: structural changes to the supply side of the economy are also necessary. Reducing regulation, increasing participation in the labour force and easing the tax burden on firms are all necessary to boost productivity. Trade liberalisation also has a role to play by improving access to overseas markets, creating new investment opportunities and propelling structural reform at home.
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