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Who controls monetary policy?
Who controls monetary policy?
- A central bank (correct)
- The government
- The treasury department
- The finance ministry
What is a characteristic of central banks in developed economies?
What is a characteristic of central banks in developed economies?
- They set interest rates for commercial banks only
- They are responsible for fiscal policy
- They are independent of the government (correct)
- They are controlled by the government
Which of the following is the central bank of the US?
Which of the following is the central bank of the US?
- The Federal Reserve (correct)
- The US Treasury
- The Bank of England
- The European Central Bank
Where is the European Central Bank located?
Where is the European Central Bank located?
Which of the following currencies is managed by the Bank of England?
Which of the following currencies is managed by the Bank of England?
What is the primary purpose of monetary policy?
What is the primary purpose of monetary policy?
What tools does monetary policy use to achieve its objectives?
What tools does monetary policy use to achieve its objectives?
Which institution is responsible for implementing monetary policy in Ireland?
Which institution is responsible for implementing monetary policy in Ireland?
What is a key characteristic of monetary policy in the eurozone?
What is a key characteristic of monetary policy in the eurozone?
What is the scope of the European Central Bank's (ECB) control over monetary policy?
What is the scope of the European Central Bank's (ECB) control over monetary policy?
Study Notes
Role of a Central Bank
- Monetary policy is controlled by a central bank, not a government.
- In developed economies, central banks are independent and do not take instructions from politicians.
Examples of Central Banks
- The Federal Reserve (The Fed) is the central bank of the US and is responsible for the dollar.
- The Bank of England is the central bank of the UK and is responsible for the pound sterling.
- The European Central Bank (ECB), located in Frankfurt, Germany, is the central bank of the eurozone and is responsible for the euro.
Monetary Policy Overview
- Monetary policy involves the use of interest rates, money supply, and credit availability to achieve economic objectives.
Monetary Policy in Ireland and the Eurozone
- The European Central Bank (ECB) has control over monetary policy in Ireland and the eurozone.
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Learn about the role of central banks in controlling monetary policy, their independence in developed economies, and examples of central banks around the world.
