3.5 - Monetary Policy
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Practice Questions
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What is monetary policy?
💡 Hint: Focus on the role of the central bank.
Name one tool of monetary policy.
💡 Hint: Think about the different methods a central bank can use to influence the economy.
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What is the main goal of monetary policy?
💡 Hint: Think about how prices affect the economy.
True or False: The discount rate is a tool for managing the money supply.
💡 Hint: Remember what the central bank charges banks.
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If the central bank lowers interest rates, how would this likely impact consumer spending and the economy? Discuss your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between borrowing costs and spending habits.
Analyze a scenario where the reserve requirements are drastically increased. What are the potential short-term and long-term economic effects?
💡 Hint: Consider both the banking perspective and consumers’ borrowing capabilities.
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