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Money and Banking Essentials
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1
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What is the Federal Reserve in the context of the United States financial system?
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The central bank of the United States.
2
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What are the four key characteristics that define money?
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Portable, divisible, durable, and stable store of worth.
3
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What is money primarily used as in economic exchanges?
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A medium of exchange, store of value, and measure of worth.
4
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How does money function as a medium of exchange?
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It eliminates the need for direct barter by allowing trade for goods without hassle.
5
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What does it mean for money to serve as a store of value?
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Money retains worth over time and is used to buy and sell things.
6
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How is money described as a measure of worth?
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It quantifies the value of liquid and spendable forms.
7
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What components are included in the narrowest measure of money supply known as M1?
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Cash, checking accounts, and funds.
8
Question
What are checking accounts also known as in banking terms?
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Demand deposits that allow withdrawal at any time.
9
Question
What does M2 money supply measure include beyond M1?
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Components of M1 plus some other assets like time deposits and money market mutual funds.
10
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What defines a time deposit in the context of M2?
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Fixed term accounts that cannot be withdrawn without penalty in exchange for set interest rates.
11
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What are money market mutual funds composed of?
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Short-term, low-risk securities where ownership is shared among fund investors.
12
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What primary role do financial institutions play in the economy?
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They facilitate the flow of money from depositors to loans.
13
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What services do federal and commercial banks primarily offer?
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Accept deposits from depositors and provide more loans.
14
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What is the prime rate used for by banks?
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Benchmark interest rate for loans and credit card lending.
15
Question
What do savings and loan associations specialize in?
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Advertising deposits and making loans for home mortgages.
16
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How are deposits handled in mutual savings banks?
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All deposits are considered one big pooled fund for sharing profits through dividends.
17
Question
What ownership structure defines credit unions?
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Non-profit cooperative financial institution owned by its members, usually employees of a particular organization.
18
Question
What is the purpose of a pension fund?
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A pool of funds managed to provide retirement income for members.
19
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How do insurance companies generate revenue?
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They collect premiums charged for insurance coverage.
20
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What do finance companies primarily do?
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Make loans to businesses and consumers.
21
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What is the role of securities investment dealers?
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Buy and sell stocks for investors.
22
Question
What is an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)?
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Tax-deferred pension fund that workers set up to supplement retirement funds.
23
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What do trust services provided by banks involve?
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Management of estates, investments, or other assets.
24
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What is a letter of credit in international trade?
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A promise from a bank to pay a foreign firm a certain amount on a specified condition.
25
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What does a banker's acceptance represent?
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A promise that the bank will pay a specified amount on a certain date.
26
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How does electronic funds transfer (EFT) work?
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Transfers amount and information electronically.
27
Question
What are Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) used for?
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Automated teller machines for cash withdrawals and transactions.
28
Question
What does the FDIC do for banks?
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation supervises banks and insures deposits.
29
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What is the Federal Reserve System's primary role?
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Central bank of the US which also serves as the government bank and controls the US money supply.
30
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What is the responsibility of the Open Market Committee?
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Formulating Fed policy to promote economic stability and growth by managing money supply.