We do monitor asset prices closely because of the potentially high costs for price stability and for the economy as a whole that are associated with strong appreciations and rapid reversals in asset prices. Also, our monetary analysis covers the monitoring of money and credit which often reflect the evolution of prices and house purchases.
If we want to preserve the integrity of this eco-system and prevent it from being destroyed by fire, it is essential to monitor the risk of a fire starting. If a fire should start, it will inevitably destroy a certain part of the forest and some trees will be lost.