Which of the Following Actions Should the Central Bank Take

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions should the central bank take if monetary authorities want to reduce the supply of money to slow the rate of inflation?

• A) Sell government bonds, reducing money supply, increasing interest rates, and slowing aggregate demand.
• B) Buy government bonds, reducing money supply, increasing interest rates, and slowing aggregate demand.
• C) Decrease the discount rate, lowering interest rates and causing both costs and prices to fall.
• D) Increase taxes, reducing costs and causing prices to fall.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The financial metric that represents the difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, excluding other expenses and overhead.

Merchandise Sold

Goods that have been sold by a company, generating revenue; part of the sales process in a retail or wholesale environment.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company, including the cost of raw materials and labor.

Credit Terms

Agreed upon conditions under which a buyer can pay at a later time for goods or services received, typically specifying the time period and any discount for early payment.