Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Bank

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the Bank of England?

• A) The Bank of England was established in 1894.
• B) Until 1997, the decision to raise or lower interest rates resided not with the Bank of England but with the chancellor of the Exchequer.
• C) The government can overrule the Bank and set rates "in extreme economic circumstances" and "for a limited period."
• D) Both B and C of the above.

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