An Important Routine Function of the Bank of Canada Is

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Multiple Choice

An important routine function of the Bank of Canada is:

• A)to help new chartered banks sell capital stock.
• B)to supply the economy with paper currency.
• C)to advise chartered banks as to the most profitable ways of reinvesting profits.
• D)to help chartered banks develop correspondent relationships with foreign banks.

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Definitions:

Nominal Wages

Wages paid to workers measured in current money, without adjusting for inflation or purchasing power.

Annual Rate

An interest rate calculated for a period of one year, often expressed as a percentage.

Real Wage

The purchasing power of a worker's earnings, adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true value of goods and services that can be bought.

Inflation

How quickly the average cost of products and services climbs, reducing buying power as time progresses.