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CIPS A6 Exam - Topic 5 Question 67 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's A6 exam

Question #: 67
Topic #: 5

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Which of the following best defines the term 'monetary policy'? (2 marks)

AThe control of taxation

BThe control over the amount of money in circulation and the cost of borrowing

CThe control of numbers of people unemployed compared to those employed

DThe control of wealth distribution

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Donte

7 months ago

D is totally off base. It's about money supply, not wealth distribution!

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Salome

8 months ago

C? Really? That doesn't sound right at all.

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Jerilyn

8 months ago

Wait, isn't it more about taxation? A seems relevant too.

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Vannessa

8 months ago

Agreed, B is spot on!

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Olen

8 months ago

Definitely B! That's the core of monetary policy.

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Paris

9 months ago

I’m torn between A and B. I thought monetary policy was about taxation, but now I’m leaning towards B after reviewing some notes.

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Marjory

9 months ago

I feel like A and D are more about fiscal policy, but I can't quite recall the specifics. B seems to fit better, though.

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Ashley

9 months ago

I remember practicing a question about monetary policy, and it was definitely about controlling money supply and interest rates. So, I’d go with B.

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Yvette

9 months ago

I think monetary policy is related to how much money is in circulation, so maybe it's B? But I'm not completely sure.

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Irene

9 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of these options. I know monetary policy has to do with the money supply, but I'm not sure if the other options are completely irrelevant. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Jerry

9 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Monetary policy is all about the central bank's control over the money supply and interest rates, not things like taxation or unemployment. I'm confident B is the right answer here.

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Taryn

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Monetary policy seems to involve more than just taxation, so I'll need to carefully read through the options to figure out the best definition.

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Tayna

9 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question on monetary policy. I'll focus on understanding the key aspects of monetary policy, like the control of money supply and interest rates, to identify the correct answer.

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Kristeen

2 years ago

Ha! 'C' is clearly the answer. Monetary policy is all about balancing employment numbers, isn't it? The Fed loves to play with those unemployment stats.

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Ruthann

2 years ago

I see where you're coming from, but I still think 'B' is the most accurate definition of monetary policy.

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Kirk

2 years ago

Actually, I believe 'D' is the correct answer. It's more about wealth distribution than employment.

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Lemuel

2 years ago

I agree with you, 'B' seems to be the best definition of monetary policy.

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Janine

2 years ago

I think 'B' is the correct answer. It's about controlling the money supply and interest rates.

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Mozell

2 years ago

Hmm, I think 'D' is the right answer. Wealth distribution is a critical aspect of monetary policy, don't you think? Or maybe I've been studying too much Marx lately...

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Gail

2 years ago

Definitely 'B' - the control over the money supply and borrowing costs is the core of monetary policy. It's the textbook definition.

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Chi

2 years ago

Rueben: Nope, those are more related to fiscal policy.

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Danilo

2 years ago

User 3: So, it's not about taxation or wealth distribution then?

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Rueben

2 years ago

User 2: Yeah, that's what I learned in my economics class as well.

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Freida

2 years ago

User 1: I think it's B too, it's all about controlling money supply and borrowing costs.

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Mozell

2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's either A or B. Can someone explain why it's not A?

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Valda

2 years ago

I agree with Ammie. Monetary policy is all about controlling the money supply and interest rates.

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Ammie

2 years ago

I think the answer is B) The control over the amount of money in circulation and the cost of borrowing.

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