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Demonetization
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
01 Introduction
02 Implementation of Demonetization
03 Short-Term Impacts
04 Long-Term Effects
05 IS-LM framework
07 Conclusion
08 References
INTRODUCTION
Demonetization in India refers to the sudden policy action taken by the
Government of India on November 8, 2016, where ₹500 and ₹1000 banknotes were
declared invalid as a legal tender with immediate effect. This bold move meant that these notes
could no longer be used for transactions and could only be exchanged at banks and post offices.
This initiative, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was one of the most significant
financial interventions in recent Indian history, affecting nearly 86% of the country's currency
in circulation at the time.
The primary purpose and goals of the demonetization policy were multifaceted
and aimed at addressing several critical issues within the Indian economy and
society:
• Curbing Black Money
• Fighting Corruption and Illicit Financial Activities
• Promoting Digital Payments
• Counterfeit Currency
Implementation of the Demonetization
S P E C I F I C D E TA I L S O F T H E P R O C E S S C H A L L E N G E S FA C E D D U R I N G I M P L E M E N TAT
Demonetization, a monetary policy enacted by India in 2016 to void certain high-value notes against crime and corruption, directly impacts the
IS-LM model, which links output and interest rates in an economy. Unlike fiscal policies that shift the IS curve, demonetization shifts the LM
curve leftwards by reducing money circulation, thereby lowering output and raising interest rates initially. Its long-term economic effects remain
debated, highlighting the IS-LM model's limitations in capturing policy intricacies.
IS-LM Equilibrium:
Analyzing IS-LM equilibrium changes post-demonetization reveals shifts in both
curves to the left, indicating a decrease in national output (Y). Unexpectedly,
interest rates dropped, contrary to the typical response to reduced money supply.
This anomaly suggests a significant drop in real sector activity, heavily shifting the
IS curve leftward, which decreased aggregate output from Y1 to Y2. This scenario
supports the hypothesis of a GDP decline, as theorized by Manmohan Singh. The
lower interest rate results from reduced demand for money, offsetting the initial
expected rise due to decreased money supply. This period also saw the Indian
government urging the RBI to lower rates, reflecting complex monetary policy
dynamics and their impact on the economy.
Analysis and Critiques of the Demonetization Policy
D E M O N E T I Z AT I O N P O L I C Y THE POLICY