The effects of a cut in interest rates on the current UK economy as a whole and on EaszJet plc.

Essay , 2009 , 6 Seiten , Note: 80% - First

BWL - Wirtschaftspolitik

On the base of the economic theory, it will be discussed what the influences of acut in interest rates are on the UK economy, the effects on the current financial situation and on easyJet plc.
The UK economy is facing a significant downturn. After the V.A.T. reduction failed the expected increase in consumer spending, the UK uses intermediaries of the Monetary Policy (MP) to stimulate the economy. On the March, 5th 2009, the Bank of England announced that they lower the bank rate paid to commercial banks from 1% to 0,5% to ensure that the inflation target of 2 % will be achieved. (www.bankofengland.co.uk) On the base of the economic theory it will be discussed what the influences of a cut in interest rates are on the UK economy, the effects on the current financial situation and on easyJet plc.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Introduction
• Explain using economic theory what the effects of a cut in interest rates will be on the UK economy as a whole.
• What would be the impact on large blue-chip companies? - easyJet plc
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This text examines the effects of a cut in interest rates on the UK economy, focusing on the macroeconomic implications and the impact on a specific company, easyJet plc. The text aims to explain the transmission mechanism of monetary policy and its influence on various economic factors, including consumer spending, investment, and the exchange rate.

• The impact of a cut in interest rates on the UK economy
• The transmission mechanism of monetary policy
• The effects of a cut in interest rates on easyJet plc
• The role of monetary policy in stimulating the economy during a recession
• The challenges and uncertainties associated with monetary policy interventions

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The introduction sets the context for the analysis by highlighting the economic downturn in the UK and the Bank of England's decision to lower interest rates. It explains the rationale behind this move and introduces the concept of the transmission mechanism of monetary policy.

The second chapter delves into the effects of a cut in interest rates on the UK economy as a whole. It discusses how lower interest rates influence consumer spending, investment, and the exchange rate, ultimately leading to an increase in aggregate demand and a potential shift towards macroeconomic equilibrium.

The third chapter focuses on the impact of a cut in interest rates on easyJet plc, a large blue-chip company in the low-cost airline industry. It analyzes how lower interest rates can benefit easyJet by providing liquidity for investments, enabling expansion, and mitigating the negative effects of the recession.

Schlüsselwörter

The key terms and focus themes of the text include interest rates, monetary policy, transmission mechanism, aggregate demand, exchange rate, UK economy, easyJet plc, low-cost airlines, recession, liquidity, and economic downturn.

• Hochschule: Roehampton Universität London (Roehampton University London, Southlands College)
• Veranstaltung: Economics
• Note: 80% - First
• Autor: Corinna Schmidt (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2009
• Seiten: 6
• Katalognummer: V127763
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640340866
• ISBN (Buch): 9783656874034
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: Interest rates, UK economy, Easy Jet plc., recession, Credit crisis, Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, Bank of England