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Kiristyskyky refers to the ability of a financial institution or a central bank to tighten monetary policy. This involves implementing measures designed to reduce the amount of money and credit circulating in an economy, thereby slowing down economic growth and controlling inflation. The primary tools used to achieve kiristyskyky include increasing interest rates, raising reserve requirements for banks, and conducting open market operations to sell government securities.

When interest rates are increased, borrowing becomes more expensive for businesses and consumers. This discourages investment and spending, leading to a slowdown in economic activity. Higher reserve requirements mean banks must hold a larger portion of their deposits, reducing the amount of money available for lending. Selling government securities withdraws money from the banking system, further limiting credit availability.

Central banks often employ kiristyskyky when they observe signs of an overheating economy, such as rapidly rising inflation or asset bubbles. The goal is to bring inflation back to a target level and prevent economic instability. However, excessive or poorly timed tightening can lead to a recession, unemployment, and reduced economic output. Therefore, central banks must carefully balance the need to control inflation with the risk of stifling economic growth. The effectiveness of kiristyskyky can also be influenced by various factors, including the overall health of the economy, consumer and business confidence, and global economic conditions.