There is a strong case for monetization two in the eurozone, which faces zero growth and deflation. Indeed, while the QE program unveiled by the European Central Bank in January consists mainly of sovereign-debt purchases, the ECB will also buy debt issued by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank – key elements of monetization two.
有很好的理由认为面临零增长和通货紧缩的欧元区应该实施货币化二号。事实上，尽管欧洲央行在1月所实施的量化宽松计划主要是买入主权债务，但欧洲央行也会购买欧盟委员会和欧洲投资银行发行的债务——这正是货币化二号的关键要素。因此，这有助于为基础设施融资。