the central bank carries out its monetary policy through?

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WAEC 2017

the central bank carries out its monetary policy through?

  • A. discounting bills
  • B. credit ceilling
  • C. replacement of worn out notes
  • D. bank rates

Correct Answer: D. bank rates

Explanation

Bank rate, also referred to as the discount rate is the rate of interest which a central bank charges on its loans and advances to a commercial bank. the central bank can either increase or decrease bank rates to regulate the flow of money in the economy



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