Quantitative Easing (QE) was the main tool used by Bank of England in response to the 2008 Financial Crisis or Credit Crunch. What started as an economic theory and experiment has been in place for near 10 years and has shaped much of the economy we live in today. In this week’s episode the team are joined by Disunomics to discuss the many aspects of QE, how it’s impacted everyday people and how it will change in the future. Topics covered include: • What is QE and why is it conducted? • How does it impact the average person on the street? • What are the side effects on the economy? • Who gains least / most? • What are the alternatives to QE UK specific? • What is the impact of QE in different countries? • What is quantitative tightening? Thank you for listening and don’t forget to rate, subscribe and comment. MCP Team Don't be shy to contact us! Links: European Central Bank (ECB): How quantitative easing works https://www.ecb.europa.eu/explainers/show-me/html/app_infographic.en.html Investopedia: What is 'Quantitative Easing? https://www.investopedia.com/terms/q/quantitative-easing.asp Bloomberg: Quantitative Tightening https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-09/after-years-of-easing-meet-quantitative-tightening-quicktake Making Cents Team: Email: info@makingcentspodcast.com Twitter & Instagram: @MakingCentsPC Sam Twitter: @Ms_sammi_xx Instagram: samma_xx Jay Twitter: @IMJ_33 Instagram: think_king_jay Kalisha Twitter: @Miss_K_Vang Instagram: MissKVang Francis Twitter: @FrancisAddai_ For enquiries and bookings please contact Axum Management Twitter: @AxumManagement Instagram: axummanagement