What is the primary function of Open Market Operations (OMO) in monetary policy?

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Open Market Operations (OMO) are crucial for managing liquidity in the economy. By buying or selling government securities, central banks like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) influence the money supply. This tool helps stabilize the economy by controlling inflation and interest rates. OMOs were first used in the 1920s and remain vital for modern monetary policy.

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Control liquidity Open Market Operations (OMO) are crucial for managing liquidity in the economy. By buying or selling government securities, central banks like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) influence the money supply. This tool helps stabilize the economy by controlling inflation and interest rates. OMOs were first used in the 1920s and remain vital for modern monetary policy.

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