Which of the following measures would result in an increase in the money supply in the economy?
- Purchase of government securities from the public by the Central Bank
- Deposit of currency in commercial banks by the public
- Borrowing by the government from the Central Bank
- Sale of government securities to the public by the Central Bank
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Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: When the Central Bank purchases government securities from the public, it pays with newly created money, directly injecting liquidity and increasing money supply.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: When the public deposits currency in commercial banks, no new money is created; it merely shifts from cash in hand to bank deposits, keeping total money supply unchanged.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: When the government borrows from the Central Bank, the Central Bank creates new money (monetization of deficit), directly expanding money supply in the economy.
❌ Statement 4 – Incorrect: When the Central Bank sells government securities to the public, it absorbs money from circulation in exchange for securities, thereby reducing money supply.
Question 17 of 17 Monetary Policy
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