#1
Which of the following is a fiscal policy tool?
Government spending
ExplanationDirect intervention by government in economy through expenditure.
#2
Which monetary policy tool is used to control the money supply?
Quantitative easing
ExplanationIncreasing money supply by purchasing securities.
#3
Which of the following is a tool of expansionary fiscal policy?
Increasing government spending
ExplanationBoosting demand by increasing government expenditure.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a tool of monetary policy?
Government spending
ExplanationDirect government intervention in economy not part of monetary policy.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a goal of monetary policy?
Income equality
ExplanationWhile a desirable outcome, not a primary focus of monetary policy.
#6
What is the effect of contractionary fiscal policy on aggregate demand?
Decreases aggregate demand
ExplanationReducing government spending or increasing taxes to curb demand.
#7
Which institution typically implements monetary policy in most countries?
Central bank
ExplanationGovernment institution responsible for monetary policy.
#8
What is the main objective of supply-side economics?
Boost economic growth
ExplanationEmphasizes reducing barriers to production and investment.
#9
What is the primary goal of a central bank's use of open market operations?
Control inflation
ExplanationInfluencing interest rates to stabilize prices.
#10
In a recession, what type of fiscal policy would be most appropriate to implement?
Expansionary
ExplanationBoosting demand through increased spending or tax cuts.
#11
What is the primary goal of expansionary monetary policy?
Stimulate economic growth
ExplanationIncreasing money supply to boost spending and investment.
#12
What is the main purpose of a statutory reserve requirement?
To stabilize the banking system
ExplanationEnsuring banks maintain adequate reserves to withstand crises.
#13
Which of the following is an automatic stabilizer in fiscal policy?
Unemployment benefits
ExplanationAutomatic adjustments in spending or taxes to counter economic fluctuations.