Earlier Policies to Reduce State Power in Less-Developed Countries Are

question 19

Multiple Choice

Earlier policies to reduce state power in less-developed countries are often referred to as the:

• A)Washington Consensus.
• B)Multilateral Accord.
• C)North-South Reform Plan.
• D)Millennium Action Accord.
• E)United Nations Economic Compact.

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Definitions:

Required Reserves

The minimum amount of reserves a bank needs to hold as mandated by central banks to ensure financial stability and liquidity.

Demand Deposits

Demand Deposits are bank account funds that can be withdrawn at any time without any advance notice to the bank.

Original Maturity

The initial fixed period for which a financial instrument, such as a bond or loan, is issued before it is due for repayment.

Required Reserves

The least amount of money that a bank is required to keep on hand as a safeguard for deposits, in compliance with the rules set by central bank authorities.