Which of the Following Is an Accurate Description of How

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate description of how the primary function of central banks has shifted over time?

• A)An initial function of financing government spending; current primary goal of price stability.
• B)An initial function of stabilizing the economy; current primary goal of preventing asset bubbles.
• C)An initial goal of controlling inflation; current primary goal of achieving economic growth.
• D)An initial function as "lender of last resort;" current primary goal of regulating financial markets.

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