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BA1 - Fundamentals of Business Economics Questions 241–245 (page: 50)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Following the emergence of the global banking crisis in 2007 many central banks undertook quantitative easing through purchasing bonds back from banks with new money.
Which function of a central bank does this describe?

  1. Banker to the banking system
  2. Supervision of the banking system
  3. Banker to the government
  4. Lender of last resort to the banking system

Answer(s): D



Central banks inspect and sometimes set minimum limits on the reserves held by commercial banks.
Which ONE of the following statements is NOT a reason that central banks seek to influence the reserves of commercial banks?

  1. To influence commercial banks' ability to create credit
  2. To avoid the commercial banks running out of liquidity
  3. To regulate the profits of commercial banks
  4. To prevent the collapse of the banking system

Answer(s): C



Which of the following is not a function of a central bank?

  1. Banker to the banking system
  2. Supervision of the banking system
  3. Banker to the government
  4. Regulation of the taxation system

Answer(s): D



All of the following are functions of a central bank except one.
Which ONE is the exception?

  1. Lender of the last resort
  2. Banker to the commercial banks
  3. The conduct of fiscal policy
  4. Regulation of the banking system

Answer(s): C



Central banks fulfill all of the following functions except which?

  1. Holder of bank accounts on behalf of the commercial banks
  2. Lender of liquidity to the commercial banks
  3. Provider of capital and liquidity to the government
  4. Chief advisor to government on taxation policy

Answer(s): D



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