Class 12 Economics - Chapter 3: Money and Banking
Explore the role of money, banking, and RBI in the economy in Class 12 Macroeconomics Chapter 3. Learn about credit creation and monetary policy.
Overview
This chapter introduces the role of money in an economy, its evolution, types, and the functioning of the banking system. It also explains how central banks manage money supply through monetary policy instruments.
Why This Chapter Matters
Understanding money and banking is essential to grasp how modern economies operate. It explains how credit is created, interest rates are controlled, and how inflation and liquidity are managed by the central bank.
Real-Life Applications
- Understanding the functions and types of money.
- Explaining the credit creation process by commercial banks.
- Analyzing the role of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in regulating money supply and maintaining economic stability.
Skills You Will Learn
- Differentiating between various forms of money: fiat, credit, legal tender.
- Understanding how banks lend more than their reserves.
- Evaluating the impact of CRR, SLR, repo rate, and reverse repo rate on the economy.
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Practice Test
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Flashcards
Q: What are the main functions of money?
A: Money functions as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, a store of value, and a standard of deferred payment.
A: Money functions as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, a store of value, and a standard of deferred payment.
Q: What is credit creation?
A: Credit creation refers to the process by which banks lend more money than they hold in deposits through the fractional reserve system.
A: Credit creation refers to the process by which banks lend more money than they hold in deposits through the fractional reserve system.
Q: What is the role of the RBI?
A: The RBI regulates the money supply, controls inflation, and ensures financial stability through monetary policy tools.
A: The RBI regulates the money supply, controls inflation, and ensures financial stability through monetary policy tools.
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