Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Money and Banking

Question:

The central bank may sell the securities through an agreement which has a specification about the date and price at which it will be repurchased. This agreement is called as __________.

Options:

Repo

Reverse repo

Repo Rate

Reverse repobrate

Correct Answer:

Reverse repo

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: Reverse repo 

When the central bank buys the security, this agreement of purchase also has specification about date and price of resale of this security, this type of agreement is called a repurchase agreement or repo. The interest rate at which the money is lent in this way is called the repo rate. Similarly, instead of outright sale of securities the central bank may sell the securities through an agreement which has a specification about the date and price at which it will be repurchased. This type of agreement is called a reverse repurchase agreement or reverse repo. The rate at which the money is withdrawn in this manner is called the reverse repo rate.