In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, major central banks implemented quantitative easing (QE) programs to inject liquidity into the economy and combat recession. These unconventional monetary policies aimed to stimulate economic growth by lowering interest rates and encouraging lending. The introduction of QE marked a significant shift in economic policy, influencing global financial markets and raising debates about its long-term implications for inflation and economic stability.

Quantitative easing programs initiated post-2008 shaped narratives of economic recovery and inequality, influencing contemporary poetry. Poets began to address themes of financial instability and the human experience within a fluctuating economy, reflecting societal concerns.