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:

Wealth

The accumulation of significant monetary assets or tangible properties that are easily transferrable into a usable form for trade or transactions.

Contribute

To give or supply in common with others; providing a portion towards a common end, such as in a project or a pool of resources.

Benefit

An advantage or profit gained from something.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all aspects of the market, including supply and demand, are balanced over a sustained period.