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What is one of the main functions of a central bank mentioned in the text?
What is one of the main functions of a central bank mentioned in the text?
- Regulating international trade policies
- Developing agricultural projects
- Providing financial education to the public
- Promoting expansion of the banking industry (correct)
Why does the central bank act as a lender of last resort according to the text?
Why does the central bank act as a lender of last resort according to the text?
- To prevent bank closures and maintain public trust in the banking system (correct)
- To provide free money to banks
- To encourage risky lending practices
- To generate profits for the central bank
How do banks contribute to the economy according to the text?
How do banks contribute to the economy according to the text?
- By increasing unemployment rates
- By avoiding partnerships with business corporations
- By providing funds for agricultural and industrial projects (correct)
- By causing economic downturns
What impact can inefficient bank management have on the banking system based on the text?
What impact can inefficient bank management have on the banking system based on the text?
Why is it essential for a central bank to promote an efficient banking industry?
Why is it essential for a central bank to promote an efficient banking industry?
What role does a central bank play when providing assistance to distressed banks as mentioned in the text?
What role does a central bank play when providing assistance to distressed banks as mentioned in the text?
How were the governors and subgovernors appointed in the operations of the bank?
How were the governors and subgovernors appointed in the operations of the bank?
Who were represented by a board of fifteen regents elected by the biggest stockholders?
Who were represented by a board of fifteen regents elected by the biggest stockholders?
In which country was the Bank of Netherlands founded with private capital?
In which country was the Bank of Netherlands founded with private capital?
Who appointed the president and secretary of the managing board of the Bank of Netherlands?
Who appointed the president and secretary of the managing board of the Bank of Netherlands?
How were the top officials of the Bank of Norway appointed despite it being funded with private capital?
How were the top officials of the Bank of Norway appointed despite it being funded with private capital?
In what timeframe did most countries in Europe and other parts establish their own central banks?
In what timeframe did most countries in Europe and other parts establish their own central banks?
What distinguishes a central bank from commercial banks and other private financial institutions?
What distinguishes a central bank from commercial banks and other private financial institutions?
What does a central bank prioritize in terms of socioeconomic goals?
What does a central bank prioritize in terms of socioeconomic goals?
Based on the text, what is the primary reason for the existence of a central bank?
Based on the text, what is the primary reason for the existence of a central bank?
What aspect of the economy does a central bank primarily aim to stabilize?
What aspect of the economy does a central bank primarily aim to stabilize?
Why is a central bank not considered a profit maximizer?
Why is a central bank not considered a profit maximizer?
What does the quote 'Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon' imply about the relationship between inflation and monetary factors?
What does the quote 'Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon' imply about the relationship between inflation and monetary factors?
What role does the central bank play in a poor country according to the text?
What role does the central bank play in a poor country according to the text?
How can liberal bank loans benefit the poor as mentioned in the text?
How can liberal bank loans benefit the poor as mentioned in the text?
What is the principal thrust of any economic program according to the text?
What is the principal thrust of any economic program according to the text?
What is the primary function of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as stated in the text?
What is the primary function of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as stated in the text?
How can access to credit facilities benefit the poor according to the text?
How can access to credit facilities benefit the poor according to the text?
In what way can a central bank contribute positively to society according to the text?
In what way can a central bank contribute positively to society according to the text?
When was bank supervision introduced in the Philippines?
When was bank supervision introduced in the Philippines?
Under which government department was the Bureau of Banking placed in 1929?
Under which government department was the Bureau of Banking placed in 1929?
What was the primary role of the Central Bank of the Philippines established in 1949?
What was the primary role of the Central Bank of the Philippines established in 1949?
Which entity was authorized to supervise and examine banks and banking activities in 1900?
Which entity was authorized to supervise and examine banks and banking activities in 1900?
What did the establishment of more banks signify during the American Period?
What did the establishment of more banks signify during the American Period?
Where were bank supervision and examination placed after the opening of the Central Bank of the Philippines?
Where were bank supervision and examination placed after the opening of the Central Bank of the Philippines?
