The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has kept the monetary policy rate at 16 percent. The policy rate is the rate at which the Central Bank lends money to the commercial banks. Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, told journalists at a press conference in January 31st, 2020 that the Bank took the decision to maintain the rate which was the 6th consecutive hold.
In an essay form, explain how the central Banks policy rate affects inflation in Ghana and its subsequent impact on Ghanaian businesses.