Question

Which of the following activities of the central bank do not constitute monetary​ policy? A. Monitoring key stock prices. B. Monitoring financial institutions. C. Controlling certain key interest rates. D. Indirectly controlling the money supply. The​ Fed's dual mandate includes maintaining ▼ low and predictable levels of inflation maximum and sustainable levels of money supply maximum and sustainable levels of unemployment . The Fed engages in different types of activities to achieve its dual mandate. In the following​ examples, identify the type of activity being carried out by the Fed. Example Activity The Fed transfers​ $1 million from Santander​ Bank's reserves​ (on deposit at the​ Fed) to Deutsche​ Bank's reserves when​ Alice, a customer of Deutsche​ Bank, goes to clear a check written to her by​ April, a customer of Santander Bank. ▼ Regulation Management of macroeconomic fluctuations Management of interbank transfers The Fed increases the quantity of bank reserves to stimulate the economy by increasing inflation and lowering unemployment. ▼ Management of interbank transfers Management of macroeconomic fluctuations Regulation The Fed fails Morgan Stanley in its stress test and orders the bank to improve its balance sheet by adding more capital. ▼ Regulation Management of interbank transfers Management of macroeconomic fluctuations Click to select your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: Please refer to Explanation

Explanation:

1. A. Monitoring key stock prices.

This does not fall under what the Central Bank does when Monetary Policy is implemented. Monetary Policy allows the government to influence interest rates, monitor financial institutions and indirectly control money supply.

2. Low and predictable levels of inflation.

Under the mandate of PRICE STABILITY, the Fed aims to ensure low and Predictable inflation in the long run to preserve the purchasing power of money.

3. Management of interbank transfers.

The Fed monitors and manages Interbank transfers to protect the financial system.

4. Management of Macroeconomic fluctuations.

- The Fed just embarked on monetary policy to correct the Economy. This was a Macro Economic function as it dealt with the entire economy as a whole.

5. Regulation

The Fed acts as the regulator of Banks and ensures that they follow certain practices and rules to ensure the safety of the banking system and the money belonging to the people who put it there.