Public Debt Management: Objectives and Strategies

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What is the primary objective of public debt management?

  1. To minimize the cost of borrowing

  2. To ensure that the government has sufficient funds to meet its obligations

  3. To promote economic growth

  4. To stabilize the economy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of public debt management is to minimize the cost of borrowing, which can be achieved through various strategies such as issuing debt at favorable interest rates and managing the maturity structure of the debt.

Which of the following is not a strategy for managing public debt?

  1. Issuing debt at favorable interest rates

  2. Managing the maturity structure of the debt

  3. Increasing the tax rate

  4. Reducing government spending


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increasing the tax rate is not a strategy for managing public debt, as it does not directly affect the government's borrowing needs or the cost of borrowing.

What is the main purpose of issuing debt with different maturities?

  1. To minimize the cost of borrowing

  2. To ensure that the government has sufficient funds to meet its obligations

  3. To promote economic growth

  4. To stabilize the economy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Issuing debt with different maturities helps to ensure that the government has sufficient funds to meet its obligations, as it allows the government to spread out its borrowing needs over time.

What is the term used to describe the total amount of debt that a government owes?

  1. Public debt

  2. National debt

  3. Government debt

  4. Sovereign debt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public debt is the term used to describe the total amount of debt that a government owes.

What is the difference between internal and external public debt?

  1. Internal public debt is owed to domestic lenders, while external public debt is owed to foreign lenders.

  2. Internal public debt is owed to the government, while external public debt is owed to the private sector.

  3. Internal public debt is owed to the central bank, while external public debt is owed to commercial banks.

  4. Internal public debt is owed to the public, while external public debt is owed to the government.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Internal public debt is owed to domestic lenders, while external public debt is owed to foreign lenders.

Which of the following is not a type of public debt instrument?

  1. Treasury bills

  2. Treasury bonds

  3. Treasury notes

  4. Corporate bonds


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Corporate bonds are not a type of public debt instrument, as they are issued by corporations rather than governments.

What is the term used to describe the difference between the interest rate on a government bond and the interest rate on a comparable corporate bond?

  1. Credit spread

  2. Yield spread

  3. Risk premium

  4. Default premium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Credit spread is the term used to describe the difference between the interest rate on a government bond and the interest rate on a comparable corporate bond.

What is the main purpose of a debt management office?

  1. To manage the government's borrowing needs

  2. To ensure that the government has sufficient funds to meet its obligations

  3. To promote economic growth

  4. To stabilize the economy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of a debt management office is to manage the government's borrowing needs, which includes issuing debt, managing the maturity structure of the debt, and minimizing the cost of borrowing.

What is the term used to describe the process of converting short-term debt into long-term debt?

  1. Debt restructuring

  2. Debt refinancing

  3. Debt consolidation

  4. Debt rollover


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Debt rollover is the term used to describe the process of converting short-term debt into long-term debt.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing the amount of public debt?

  1. Debt reduction

  2. Debt repayment

  3. Debt consolidation

  4. Debt restructuring


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Debt reduction is the term used to describe the process of reducing the amount of public debt.

Which of the following is not a benefit of public debt management?

  1. It can help to reduce the cost of borrowing

  2. It can help to ensure that the government has sufficient funds to meet its obligations

  3. It can help to promote economic growth

  4. It can help to increase the government's revenue


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Public debt management does not directly increase the government's revenue.

What is the term used to describe the risk that a government will default on its debt obligations?

  1. Default risk

  2. Credit risk

  3. Sovereign risk

  4. Country risk


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sovereign risk is the term used to describe the risk that a government will default on its debt obligations.

Which of the following is not a factor that affects the cost of borrowing for a government?

  1. The government's credit rating

  2. The level of interest rates in the economy

  3. The maturity structure of the government's debt

  4. The government's fiscal deficit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government's fiscal deficit does not directly affect the cost of borrowing, as it is the difference between the government's revenue and expenditure.

What is the term used to describe the process of issuing new debt to repay existing debt?

  1. Debt refinancing

  2. Debt restructuring

  3. Debt consolidation

  4. Debt rollover


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Debt refinancing is the term used to describe the process of issuing new debt to repay existing debt.

Which of the following is not a strategy for reducing the cost of borrowing for a government?

  1. Issuing debt at favorable interest rates

  2. Managing the maturity structure of the debt

  3. Increasing the tax rate

  4. Reducing government spending


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increasing the tax rate is not a strategy for reducing the cost of borrowing for a government, as it does not directly affect the government's borrowing needs or the cost of borrowing.

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