The Role of Central Bank in the Economy

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What is the primary objective of a central bank?

  1. To maintain price stability

  2. To promote economic growth

  3. To ensure financial stability

  4. To regulate the banking sector


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of a central bank is to maintain price stability, which means keeping inflation low and stable.

What are the main tools of monetary policy used by a central bank?

  1. Open market operations

  2. Reserve requirements

  3. Discount rate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A central bank uses a combination of open market operations, reserve requirements, and the discount rate to implement monetary policy.

How does a central bank use open market operations to influence the economy?

  1. By buying and selling government securities

  2. By changing the reserve requirements for banks

  3. By changing the discount rate

  4. By regulating the banking sector


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A central bank uses open market operations to influence the economy by buying and selling government securities in the open market.

What is the effect of an increase in reserve requirements on the economy?

  1. It increases the money supply

  2. It decreases the money supply

  3. It has no effect on the money supply

  4. It increases the cost of borrowing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An increase in reserve requirements decreases the money supply by requiring banks to hold more reserves.

What is the effect of an increase in the discount rate on the economy?

  1. It increases the money supply

  2. It decreases the money supply

  3. It has no effect on the money supply

  4. It increases the cost of borrowing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An increase in the discount rate increases the cost of borrowing for banks, which in turn increases the cost of borrowing for businesses and consumers.

What is the role of a central bank in promoting economic growth?

  1. To provide loans to businesses

  2. To regulate the banking sector

  3. To maintain price stability

  4. To ensure financial stability


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A central bank promotes economic growth by maintaining price stability, which encourages investment and consumer spending.

What is the role of a central bank in ensuring financial stability?

  1. To regulate the banking sector

  2. To provide loans to businesses

  3. To maintain price stability

  4. To promote economic growth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A central bank ensures financial stability by regulating the banking sector and taking steps to prevent financial crises.

What is the relationship between a central bank and commercial banks?

  1. The central bank is the lender of last resort for commercial banks

  2. The central bank regulates commercial banks

  3. The central bank provides loans to commercial banks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The central bank is the lender of last resort for commercial banks, regulates commercial banks, and provides loans to commercial banks.

What is the role of a central bank in international finance?

  1. To manage the country's foreign exchange reserves

  2. To promote trade and investment

  3. To stabilize the exchange rate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A central bank manages the country's foreign exchange reserves, promotes trade and investment, and stabilizes the exchange rate.

What are some of the challenges facing central banks today?

  1. The increasing complexity of the global economy

  2. The rise of cryptocurrencies

  3. The threat of climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central banks today face a number of challenges, including the increasing complexity of the global economy, the rise of cryptocurrencies, and the threat of climate change.

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