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The Role of Central Banks

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of the role and functions of central banks in the economy.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary objective of a central bank?

  1. To maximize economic growth

  2. To maintain price stability

  3. To promote full employment

  4. To regulate the financial system

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Central banks typically have a primary objective of maintaining price stability, which means keeping inflation low and stable.

Which of the following is a tool used by central banks to implement monetary policy?

  1. Open market operations

  2. Reserve requirements

  3. Discount rate

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central banks use a combination of open market operations, reserve requirements, and the discount rate to implement monetary policy.

What is the effect of an increase in the reserve requirement?

  1. It increases the amount of money banks must hold in reserve

  2. It decreases the amount of money banks can lend out

  3. It increases interest rates

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An increase in the reserve requirement has all of the mentioned effects.

What is the role of a central bank in regulating the financial system?

  1. To ensure the safety and soundness of banks

  2. To promote financial stability

  3. To protect consumers from financial fraud

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central banks have a role in regulating the financial system to ensure its safety, soundness, and stability.

Which of the following is a function of a central bank?

  1. To issue currency

  2. To manage the government's debt

  3. To act as a lender of last resort

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central banks perform all of the mentioned functions.

What is the term for the situation when a central bank buys government bonds from banks?

  1. Quantitative easing

  2. Open market operations

  3. Reserve requirements

  4. Discount rate

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Open market operations involve the central bank buying or selling government bonds to influence the money supply.

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

  1. To keep interest rates low

  2. To provide loans to businesses

  3. To invest in infrastructure projects

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central banks typically do not have a direct role in promoting economic growth through the mentioned actions.

What is the term for the situation when a central bank lends money to banks at a below-market interest rate?

  1. Quantitative easing

  2. Open market operations

  3. Reserve requirements

  4. Discount rate

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The discount rate is the interest rate at which a central bank lends money to banks.

Which of the following is a potential risk of quantitative easing?

  1. Inflation

  2. Asset bubbles

  3. Financial instability

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Quantitative easing can potentially lead to inflation, asset bubbles, and financial instability.

What is the term for the situation when a central bank sells government bonds to banks?

  1. Quantitative tightening

  2. Open market operations

  3. Reserve requirements

  4. Discount rate

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Open market operations involve the central bank buying or selling government bonds to influence the money supply.

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

  1. To regulate banks and other financial institutions

  2. To ensure that financial markets are functioning properly

  3. To protect consumers from financial fraud

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central banks have a role in promoting financial stability through all of the mentioned actions.

What is the term for the situation when a central bank increases the reserve requirement?

  1. Quantitative easing

  2. Open market operations

  3. Reserve requirements

  4. Discount rate

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reserve requirements are the amount of money that banks are required to hold in reserve.

Which of the following is a potential benefit of quantitative easing?

  1. Stimulating economic growth

  2. Lowering unemployment

  3. Preventing deflation

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Quantitative easing can potentially lead to all of the mentioned benefits.

What is the role of a central bank in managing the government's debt?

  1. To issue government bonds

  2. To manage the government's budget

  3. To ensure that the government's debt is sustainable

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Central banks typically have a role in issuing government bonds to finance the government's spending.

Which of the following is a potential risk of raising interest rates?

  1. Economic slowdown

  2. Increased unemployment

  3. Deflation

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raising interest rates can potentially lead to all of the mentioned risks.

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