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Large-Scale Asset Purchases (LSAPs)
A monetary policy tool, commonly known as quantitative easing, where a central bank buys large quantities of government bonds and other securities to inject money into the economy and lower long-term interest rates.
Example
“During the 2020 pandemic, the Federal Reserve launched massive LSAPs, purchasing over $80 billion in Treasury securities per month to keep interest rates low and stimulate the economy.”