Money and Banking Overview
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Which of the following is NOT a limitation of a barter system?

  • Ability to store wealth easily (correct)
  • Lack of store of value
  • Difficulty in finding matching needs
  • Lack of standard for deferred payment
  • Fiat money is backed by a physical commodity.

    False (B)

    What is the definition of money?

    Anything which is generally acceptable as a medium of exchange.

    Money supply is calculated using the formula ______ = CASA + CR + SA.

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    Match the following money supply categories with their definitions:

    <p>M1 = CC + DD + OD + other deposits with RBI of foreign institutions M2 = M1 + saving deposit with post office M3 = M2 + Net Time Deposit with commercial bank M4 = M3 + saving deposit with post office (excluding NSC and National Saving Cert)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the central bank play in clearing house transactions between commercial banks?

    <p>Holds accounts for each commercial bank to settle transactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The central bank does not require commercial banks to maintain a cash reserve ratio.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the lending rates of commercial banks when the central bank increases the bank rate?

    <p>Lending rates increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ________ rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks for short-term needs.

    <p>repo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Bank Rate = Loans for long-term borrowings Repo Rate = Loans for short-term borrowings Reverse Repo Rate = Depositing excess funds with central bank Open Market Operation = Buying and selling of government securities by central bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action will the central bank take if it wants to decrease the money supply through open market operations?

    <p>Sell government securities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A decrease in the reverse repo rate encourages commercial banks to deposit more money with the central bank.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an increase in the repo rate affect individual borrowers?

    <p>It discourages them from taking loans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CRR stand for?

    <p>Cash Reserve Ratio (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Increasing the reserve ratio leads to an increase in the credit creating capacity of commercial banks.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of margin requirement in lending?

    <p>To determine the difference between the value of securities offered and the amount loan granted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a barter system, goods are exchanged for _____

    <p>goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which issue is NOT a problem of the barter system?

    <p>Inflation of currency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their descriptions:

    <p>CRR = Percentage of deposits maintained with the central bank SLR = Percentage of deposits banks maintain with themselves Moral suasion = An appeal to banks to comply with policies Selective credit control = Regulating loans granted for various reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lack of common measure of value is a significant issue in a barter system.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'credit derationing' refer to?

    <p>Increasing the credit availability or relaxing the lending criteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a commercial bank?

    <p>Accepting deposits and granting loans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A commercial bank can only create credit equal to the amount of initial deposits.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LRR stand for in the context of banking?

    <p>Liquidity Reserve Ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The central bank has the sole authority to issue __________ in a country.

    <p>currency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an initial deposit of Rs 25,000 is made with a LRR of 20%, what will be the total loan amount that can be created?

    <p>20000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The central bank acts as a banker, agent, and advisor to the government.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of credit creation, 'K' is calculated as __________.

    <p>1/LRR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following functions of the central bank with their descriptions:

    <p>Bank of Note Issue = Controls money supply and maintains currency value Banker to the Government = Receives and pays government money Custodian of Foreign Exchange Reserve = Holds foreign reserves in the country Lender of Last Resort = Provides financial assistance to failing banks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Clearing House

    A service where transactions between banks are settled by the central bank through a single entry.

    Custodian of Cash Reserve Ratio

    The central bank holds a percentage of commercial banks' net deposits as reserves.

    Bank Rate

    The interest rate at which the central bank lends to commercial banks for long-term borrowings.

    Repo Rate

    The rate at which the central bank lends to commercial banks for short-term borrowings.

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    Reverse Repo Rate

    The rate at which commercial banks park their excess funds with the central bank.

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    Open Market Operation

    The buying and selling of government securities by the central bank in the open market.

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    Quantitative Monetary Policy

    Policy tool focusing on controlling the amount of money in circulation.

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    Qualitative Monetary Policy

    Policy tool aimed at controlling the types of credit available.

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    Legal Reserve Ratio

    A financial requirement for banks to hold a percentage of deposits with the central bank and themselves.

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    CRR

    Cash Reserve Ratio is the percentage of net deposits that banks must maintain with the central bank.

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    SLR

    Statutory Liquidity Ratio is the percentage of net deposits that banks must keep in liquid assets.

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    Margin Requirement

    The difference between the value of securities and the amount loaned by banks.

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    Moral Suasion

    Persuasion by the central bank to influence banks' behavior according to policy.

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    Selective Credit Control

    Central bank measures to manage which loans banks grant to control money supply.

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    Barter System

    An economy where goods are directly exchanged for other goods without money.

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    Double Coincidence of Wants

    A situation in barter where both parties want what the other has.

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    Store of Value

    An asset that maintains its value over time, allowing it to be saved and retrieved later.

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    Deferred Payment

    An agreement to pay for goods or services at a later date.

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    Fiat Money

    Currency that a government has declared to be legal tender but has no intrinsic value.

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    Money Supply

    The total amount of money available in an economy at a specific time.

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    Commercial Bank

    Financial institutions that accept deposits and grant loans to earn profits.

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    Credit Creation

    The process by which banks generate more credit than their initial deposits.

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    LRR (Legal Reserve Ratio)

    The percentage of deposits that banks must hold as reserves.

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    K (Credit Multiplier)

    The factor indicating how much credit can be created from deposits, calculated as 1/LRR.

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    Function of Central Bank

    The apex institution that regulates and directs the entire banking system of a country.

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    Bank of Note Issue

    The central bank has the sole authority to issue currency in the country.

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    Custodian of Foreign Exchange Reserve

    The central bank manages and holds the country's foreign exchange reserves.

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    Lender of Last Resort

    The role of the central bank to provide funds to troubled banks during financial hardships.

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    Study Notes

    Money and Banking

    • Commercial banks are financial institutions that accept deposits, grant loans, and make investments to earn profits.
    • Credit creation is a process where commercial banks generate more deposits than their initial deposits.
    • Assumptions include considering all banking as a single unit and all transactions processed through banks.

    Initial Deposit and LRR Calculation

    • An example scenario: A depositor initially deposits ₹5000.
    • The bank deducts 20%, i.e., ₹1000 (LRR).
    • This leaves ₹4000 for loans.
    • This loan amount can be further lent, creating additional deposits

    Central Bank Functions

    • The central bank controls, operates, and regulates the entire banking system of a country.
    • It issues currency (except one rupee notes and coins, which are issued by the Ministry of Finance).
    • It manages and controls the money supply in the country.
    • It maintains the external value of currency.
    • It ensures uniformity in note issuance.
    • It acts as a banker and advisor to the government, receiving and managing government funds.
    • It acts as a custodian of foreign exchange reserves.

    Banking Functions for Commercial Banks

    • Lender of last resort: Banks can approach the central bank to meet financial obligations when needed
    • Clearing house: facilitates transactions between banks.

    Cash Reserve Ratio

    • Every commercial bank is required to maintain a certain percentage of its net deposits with the central bank (RBI).
    • The central bank acts as the custodian of this cash reserve ratio.

    Monetary Policy

    • Bank Rate:
      • The rate at which a central bank lends to commercial banks for long-term borrowing.
      • Increasing the bank rate decreases money supply, discourages borrowers.
      • Decreasing the bank rate increases money supply, encourages borrowers.
    • Repo Rate:
      • The rate at which central banks lend money to commercial banks for short-term borrowings.
      • Increasing the repo rate decreases money supply, discourages borrowers.
      • Decreasing the repo rate increases money supply, encourages borrowers.
    • Reverse Repo Rate:
      • The rate at which central banks borrow money from commercial banks.
      • Raising this rate reduces the money supply.
      • Lowering this rate increases the money supply.
    • Open Market Operations (OMO):
      • Buying and selling government securities.
      • Buying securities increases the money supply.
      • Selling securities decreases the money supply.
    • A component of LRR is the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
    • A percentage of deposits that commercial banks must maintain with the central bank.
    • The central bank uses CRR to control the money supply.
    • The other component is the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)

    Qualitative Measures

    • Marginal Requirements: The difference between the amount of loan granted by a bank to the value of securities offered. A higher margin decreases loan availability and reduces money supply. Lowering the margin stimulates lending and increases money supply
    • Moral Suasion: The central bank persuades commercial banks to follow a specific policy through orders and suggestions
    • Selective Credit Control: Manipulating the types of loans banks can give to manage the money supply. Credit rationing regulates loan availability either to boost or to reduce the economy.

    Barter System Notes

    • A system of exchanging goods for goods.
    • Issues of the barter system include a lack of a universal measure of value and the need for a "double coincidence of wants," where both parties have what the other wants for an exchange.

    Money Definitions

    • Money is anything acceptable as exchange medium, with a store of value, measure of value and a standard for deferred payments.
    • Money Supply is the overall volume of money in an economy at a specific point.
    • Different measures of money supply exist accounting for different types of deposits (M1, M2, M3).

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    This quiz explores the essential concepts of money and banking, including the roles of commercial banks and the central bank. It covers topics such as credit creation, initial deposits, and the calculation of the legal reserve ratio (LRR). Test your knowledge on how these financial institutions operate and their significance in the economy.

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