marknadsinstrument
Marknadsinstrument is a term used in economics and finance to denote instruments that operate in markets or are designed to influence market outcomes. In Swedish usage, it covers both financial market instruments and tools used by authorities to steer economic activity. The core idea is that prices and market transactions guide allocation of resources.
Financial market instruments include equity securities (aktier), debt instruments (obligationer), money market instruments (kortfristiga räntebärande papper),
Market-based policy instruments are tools that use price signals to influence behavior without direct regulation. Examples
Identification of appropriate marknadsinstrument requires consideration of objectives, beneficiaries, and potential effects on distribution and competition.