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Central Bank

ICSE · Class 10 · Economics

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Meaning and Definition of Central Bank

  • Central bank is the supreme monetary institution at the apex of the monetary and banking structure
  • It is the leader of money market and controls, regulates and supervises commercial banks
  • It manages currency and credit policy of the country
2

Differences Between Central Bank and Commercial Bank

  • Central bank is apex institution; commercial bank operates under its guidelines
  • Central bank promotes social welfare; commercial bank aims for profit
  • Central bank is government-owned; commercial banks can be private or government-owned
3

Need for Central Bank

  • Management of Paper Standard: Paper currency system needs central direction
  • Banker to Government: Government's expanded activities require specialized banking services
  • Credit Control: Expansion of commerce and trade needs credit regulation
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Functions of Central Bank

  • Bank of Note-Issue: Sole monopoly to issue currency notes (legal tender)
  • Banker, Agent and Advisor to Government: Banking services, fiscal agency, financial advice
  • Banker to Banks: Custodian of reserves, lender of last resort, clearing agent, supervisor

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A central bank is the apexCentral bank has the exclusive rightCentral bank manages government's banking accountsCentral bank maintains cash reservesCentral bank regulates money supply

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