How to Play

Welcome to the CBDC Sandbox. Your goal is to use monetary policy levers to achieve specific economic objectives for a simulated country.

Training Scenarios

Select a lesson from the "Training Scenarios" panel. Each lesson will present you with a unique economic crisis and a set of targets you must achieve, which are clearly displayed in the "Current Objective" panel.

Policy Levers

Use the sliders and checkboxes to set your monetary policy for the next quarter. Key levers include:

• Interest Rate: Higher rates tend to cool the economy (lower inflation, higher unemployment). Lower rates tend to stimulate it (higher inflation, lower unemployment).
• Spending Rules: Restricting what CBDC can be spent on can curb specific types of consumption but may increase black market activity.

Applying Policy

Once your policy is set, click "Apply Policy for 1 Quarter". The simulation will advance three months, and you will see the economic impact of your decisions. You will receive a briefing from your Policy Advisor. Continue adjusting your policy each quarter until you meet all objectives.