<|im_start|>user
What does quantitative easing mean?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Quantitative Easing, or QE is a policy action taken by the central bank to increase the amount of money in circulation with the goal of stimulating economic activity. The central bank achieves this by purchasing a predetermined amount of purchasing government bonds. Money is 'created' through this process.<|im_end|>
