Which of the following instruments would never be used by a central bank to change the money supply A) Quantitative easing B) Open-market operations C) The tax system D) Bank rate.

Under “normal” economic circumstances, the main instrument of monetary policy at central banks around the world is the   a overnight interest rate (i.e., open market operations)   b discount rate.   c prime rate (defined by the Fed as the interest rate charged by the majority of the nation's top 25 domestic commercial banks)   d reserve requirement.

Safety of money: Is your money equally, more, or less safe in a “foreign” bank? Explain your reasoning.

A primary goal of the Federal Government is to regulate the economy through control over the money supply. True or false

the costs and benefits to scenarios involving varying degrees of central bank independence?

Maintaining a strong dollar in the international currency market is one of the primary goals of Canada’s Central Bank.  Select one: True False

Which of the following will limit the expansion of the money supply following a new deposit? A strong demand for new loans A re-depositing of all loan proceeds People hanging onto currency in private safes outside of commercial banks Failure of banks to voluntarily hold excess reserves

Should the Federal Reserve System control the nation's money supply? How the Fed has responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Defend your position using economic principles

Which of the following is classified as a bank function? Acting as an intermediary Acting as a lender of last resort Providing liquidity Diversifying risk Diversifying liquidity

Which among the following is not a restrictive monetary policy operation? Select one: a) Selling securities b) Decreasing Reserves c) Increasing Reserves d) Increase in Bank rate e) None of the answers are correct