In the context of monetary economics, the 'Liquidity Effect' of an increase in the money supply refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of monetary economics, the 'Liquidity Effect' of an increase in the money supply refers to:
A. The short-run decline in nominal interest rates caused by an increase in liquidity
B. The long-run rise in interest rates
C. Only the rise in prices
D. Only the rise in output
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The liquidity effect is the tendency for an exogenous increase in the money supply to lower nominal interest rates in the short run as the supply of loanable funds increases.

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The term 'revenue-neutral rate' in GST context means a rate that:
A. only applies to direct taxes
B. maximizes tax revenue
C. maintains the same revenue collection as pre-GST indirect taxes
D. eliminates all taxes

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Revenue-neutral rate is the GST rate that preserves the existing indirect tax revenue.

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A. World Economic Outlook
B. World Development Report
C. World Happiness Report
D. Global Financial Stability Report

Correct Answer: Option B


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B. 12%
C. 28% plus cess
D. 18%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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