When a Central Bank Buys Foreign Assets

question 48

Multiple Choice

When a central bank buys foreign assets,

• A)its assets and liabilities rise by the same amount.
• B)its assets and liabilities fall by the same amount.
• C)the composition of its assets changes, but its liabilities are unaffected.
• D)the composition of its liabilities changes, but its assets are unaffected.

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Definitions:

Induced Consumption

Induced consumption is the portion of consumer spending that increases with an increase in disposable income.

Disposable Income

The finance available to households for expenditures and saving after reducing income taxes.

Disposable Income

Money that households can earmark for spending and saving after income taxes are considered.

Consuming Too Much

Consuming too much refers to the act of using or buying more resources or products than are needed, often leading to waste and potential environmental and economic consequences.