The concept of 'Sudden Stop' in international finance refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Sudden Stop' in international finance refers to:
A. Only a stop in trade flows
B. A gradual reduction in capital flows
C. An abrupt reversal of capital inflows into a country
D. Only a stop in domestic investment
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A sudden stop is a large and abrupt reversal of capital inflows, often associated with currency crises, output collapses and balance-sheet problems in emerging markets.

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Question #1
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

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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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Question #2
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on chocolates is:
A. 28%
B. 5%
C. 12%
D. 18%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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In the Keynesian framework, the paradox of thrift states that:
A. Thrift is always beneficial for economic growth
B. An increase in saving by all individuals leads to higher aggregate saving and income
C. An increase in saving by all individuals may lead to a fall in aggregate income and saving
D. Saving always equals investment automatically

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The paradox of thrift argues that if everyone tries to save more during a recession, aggregate demand falls, leading to lower income and ultimately lower total saving.

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