Qualitative Instruments of Monetary Policy

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Which of the following is not a qualitative instrument of monetary policy?

  1. Open Market Operations

  2. Bank Rate

  3. Moral Suasion

  4. Selective Credit Controls


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Open Market Operations are quantitative instruments of monetary policy.

Moral suasion is a qualitative instrument of monetary policy that involves:

  1. Directly influencing the cost and availability of credit

  2. Indirectly influencing the behavior of banks and other financial institutions

  3. Changing the reserve requirements of banks

  4. Adjusting the bank rate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Moral suasion involves using persuasion and informal pressure to influence the behavior of banks and other financial institutions.

Selective credit controls are a qualitative instrument of monetary policy that involves:

  1. Directing credit to specific sectors or activities

  2. Restricting credit to specific sectors or activities

  3. Both (A) and (B)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Selective credit controls can be used to either direct or restrict credit to specific sectors or activities.

The main objective of qualitative instruments of monetary policy is to:

  1. Control the money supply

  2. Influence the cost and availability of credit

  3. Direct credit to specific sectors or activities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qualitative instruments of monetary policy are used to achieve a variety of objectives, including controlling the money supply, influencing the cost and availability of credit, and directing credit to specific sectors or activities.

Which of the following is not a type of selective credit control?

  1. Margin requirements

  2. Credit rationing

  3. Reserve requirements

  4. Direct action


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reserve requirements are a quantitative instrument of monetary policy.

Moral suasion is most effective when:

  1. The central bank has a strong reputation and credibility

  2. The financial system is highly concentrated

  3. The economy is experiencing a period of rapid growth

  4. The economy is experiencing a period of high inflation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral suasion is most effective when the central bank has a strong reputation and credibility, as this makes it more likely that banks and other financial institutions will comply with its requests.

Selective credit controls are most effective when:

  1. The central bank has a strong reputation and credibility

  2. The financial system is highly concentrated

  3. The economy is experiencing a period of rapid growth

  4. The economy is experiencing a period of high inflation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Selective credit controls are most effective when the financial system is highly concentrated, as this makes it easier for the central bank to target specific sectors or activities.

Which of the following is not a potential problem with qualitative instruments of monetary policy?

  1. They can be difficult to implement effectively

  2. They can be difficult to monitor and enforce

  3. They can lead to unintended consequences

  4. They are always effective


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qualitative instruments of monetary policy are not always effective, and they can have unintended consequences.

Which of the following is not a benefit of qualitative instruments of monetary policy?

  1. They can be used to target specific sectors or activities

  2. They can be used to address specific problems in the financial system

  3. They are always effective

  4. They are easy to implement and enforce


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Qualitative instruments of monetary policy are not always effective, and they can have unintended consequences.

Which of the following is not a potential unintended consequence of qualitative instruments of monetary policy?

  1. They can lead to distortions in the financial system

  2. They can lead to a misallocation of resources

  3. They can lead to a slowdown in economic growth

  4. They are always beneficial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qualitative instruments of monetary policy can have unintended consequences, such as distortions in the financial system, a misallocation of resources, and a slowdown in economic growth.

Which of the following is not a type of moral suasion?

  1. Direct communication between the central bank and banks

  2. Public statements by the central bank

  3. Changes in bank regulations

  4. Changes in the bank rate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Changes in the bank rate are a quantitative instrument of monetary policy.

Which of the following is not a type of selective credit control?

  1. Margin requirements

  2. Credit rationing

  3. Reserve requirements

  4. Direct action


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reserve requirements are a quantitative instrument of monetary policy.

Which of the following is not a benefit of qualitative instruments of monetary policy?

  1. They can be used to target specific sectors or activities

  2. They can be used to address specific problems in the financial system

  3. They are always effective

  4. They are easy to implement and enforce


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Qualitative instruments of monetary policy are not always effective, and they can have unintended consequences.

Which of the following is not a potential unintended consequence of qualitative instruments of monetary policy?

  1. They can lead to distortions in the financial system

  2. They can lead to a misallocation of resources

  3. They can lead to a slowdown in economic growth

  4. They are always beneficial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qualitative instruments of monetary policy can have unintended consequences, such as distortions in the financial system, a misallocation of resources, and a slowdown in economic growth.

Which of the following is not a type of moral suasion?

  1. Direct communication between the central bank and banks

  2. Public statements by the central bank

  3. Changes in bank regulations

  4. Changes in the bank rate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Changes in the bank rate are a quantitative instrument of monetary policy.

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