The term 'Quantitative Easing' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Quantitative Easing' refers to:
A. Increase in policy interest rates
B. Reduction in government expenditure
C. Increase in CRR
D. Large-scale purchase of assets by the central bank to inject liquidity
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Quantitative easing is an unconventional monetary policy tool whereby a central bank purchases large quantities of financial assets to inject liquidity into the economy when interest rates are already near zero.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The 'Gross Value Added' at basic prices excludes:
A. all taxes
B. net factor income from abroad
C. depreciation
D. indirect taxes net of subsidies

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
GVA at basic prices is measured before net product taxes, so it excludes net indirect taxes.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of international economics, the 'Balassa-Samuelson Effect' explains:
A. Why real exchange rates tend to be higher in richer countries
B. Why tariffs are always beneficial
C. Why poorer countries always have trade surpluses
D. Why capital flows only from rich to poor countries

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Balassa-Samuelson effect argues that productivity growth in the tradable sector raises wages economy-wide, increasing the relative price of non-tradables and leading to real appreciation in richer countries.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a component of Gross National Product?
A. NDP plus depreciation
B. GDP minus depreciation
C. GDP plus net factor income from abroad
D. GDP minus net factor income from abroad

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
GNP = GDP + Net factor income from abroad. Net factor income from abroad is the difference between factor income received from abroad and factor income paid to abroad.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1