Central banks buy high quality assets at a substantial discount. This discount is referred to as a haircut.

Name: Central banks buy high quality assets at a substantial discount. This discount is referred to as a haircut.
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Central banks typically do not purchase assets at a discount or receive a "haircut" on their purchases. They may, however, purchase high quality assets as part of their monetary policy operations.

Central Banks Buy High Quality Assets at a Substantial Discount