Economics: Money, Credit, and Banking Quiz
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Which of the following best describes the function of money in an economy?

  • A medium of exchange and store of value (correct)
  • A measure of inflation and a means of credit creation
  • A tool for government intervention and a source of economic inequality
  • A unit of account and a standard of deferred payments
  • What is the primary function of the central bank in relation to credit control?

  • Regulating stock markets and overseeing international trade agreements
  • Providing loans to commercial banks and promoting financial inclusion
  • Issuing currency and managing government revenue
  • Regulating interest rates and controlling money supply (correct)
  • In a fractional reserve banking system, what happens when a commercial bank makes a loan?

  • The money supply increases and the bank's reserves decrease (correct)
  • The money supply decreases and the bank's reserves increase
  • The loan is directly funded by the central bank to ensure liquidity
  • The government intervenes to regulate the loan terms and conditions
  • What is the impact of high levels of non-performing assets (NPAs) on a bank's financial stability?

    <p>Decreased capital adequacy and potential insolvency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of credit in an economy?

    <p>It facilitates economic activities by providing funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the central bank control credit in the economy?

    <p>By increasing interest rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of money in an economy?

    <p>To facilitate exchange and serve as a store of value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a fractional reserve banking system work when a commercial bank makes a loan?

    <p>It increases the money supply through credit creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of globalization on national economies?

    <p>Increased competition and access to larger markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does globalization affect cultural exchange?

    <p>Promotes cultural exchange and integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do multinational corporations play in globalization?

    <p>Facilitate international trade and investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does globalization impact the movement of labor across borders?

    <p>Increases the movement of labor across borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

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