A. The increase in private investment that occurs when government borrowing decreases
B. The decrease in government spending that occurs when private investment increases
C. The increase in government spending that occurs when private investment decreases
D. The decrease in private investment that occurs when government borrowing increases
Explanation
The term "crowding out" refers to the decrease in private investment that occurs when government borrowing increases.
When the government borrows more money from the financial markets to finance its spending, it increases the demand for loanable funds, leading to higher interest rates.
Higher interest rates make borrowing more expensive for businesses and individuals, reducing their willingness to invest and borrow for private investment projects.
This phenomenon is known as "crowding out" because government borrowing "crowds out" private investment by competing for available funds in the financial markets.
مرکزی بینکنگ کے تناظر میں اصطلاح "آخری سہارے کے قرض دہندہ" سے کیا مراد ہے؟
A. A bank providing loans to commercial banks during times of financial crisis
B. A central bank offering loans to foreign governments
C. A government agency providing loans to individuals and businesses
D. A Commercial bank providing loans to the central bank
Explanation
The term "lender of last resort" refers to a central bank providing loans to commercial banks during times of financial crisis.
This action helps stabilize the financial system by providing liquidity to banks facing liquidity shortages, thereby preventing widespread bank failures and systemic collapse.
پاکستان کی معیشت 2022-2023 میں کو سب سے بڑا چیلنج کیا تھا؟
A. Low literacy rate
B. Low employment
C. Current account deficit
D. Rising inflation
Explanation
The biggest challenge for Pakistan's economy in 2022-23 was the rising inflation, which can significantly impact the purchasing power of citizens and overall economic stability.
کلاسیکی اقتصادی نظریہ کے مطابق، پیسے کی فراہمی میں کمی ہوگی؟
A. Raise the price level and output in the economy
B. Lower the price level in the economy
C. Raise the price level and lower output in the economy
D. Lower the price level and output in the economy
Explanation
According to the classical money theory, money is purely nominal. That is, changes in money supply will have only affect the price levels, but not the real output. Specifically, according to the quantity theory of money, we have:
Holding money velocity constant, a reduction in money supply will reduce the price level proportionately, but has no effect on real output.
Quantity Theory of Money:The quantity theory of money states that the product of real output and price level is equal to the product of money supply and money velocity. This theory is based on a simple equilibrium condition for the money market.