The concept of 'Financial Repression' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Financial Repression' refers to:
A. Policies that keep interest rates artificially low and channel credit to preferred borrowers, often the government
B. Complete liberalisation of interest rates
C. Only the absence of any credit controls
D. Only high real interest rates
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Financial repression encompasses a set of policies—interest-rate ceilings, high reserve requirements, directed credit and capital controls—that hold real interest rates low and facilitate cheap financing of the government.

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The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act was enacted in which year?
A. 2005
B. 2003
C. 1999
D. 2001

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The FRBM Act was enacted in 2003.

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Which of the following is not included in the calculation of Gross Domestic Product at market prices?
A. Old age pension paid by government
B. Government final consumption expenditure
C. Gross fixed capital formation
D. Final consumption expenditure of households

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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Which of the following is a feature of the 'Efficient Market Hypothesis' in its semi-strong form?
A. Prices reflect all publicly available information
B. Prices reflect only past price information
C. Prices reflect all information including private information
D. Prices do not reflect any information

Correct Answer: Option A


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