Question 5
MediumOriginal questionWhen a commercial bank faces a sudden run and no one else will lend to it, the RBI can lend to it as the
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
As lender of last resort, the central bank supplies cash to a sound bank in trouble, which protects depositors and the system.
- Concept
- Lender of last resort
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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