-Bank rate policy- by varying the bank rate the central bank gives an indication to the commercial banks as to the rate and interests to charge to their customers. To reduce money supply, bank rate is raised and vice versa
- Cash/liquidity ratio- by varying the liquidity ratio, the central bank can increase or decrease the money supply. To reduce money supply, central bank raises the ratio so that banks keep less for lending and vice versa
- Open market operations- involves buying and selling of government securities. To reduce money supply, the central bank sells treasurer bills and treasury bonds and vice versa
- Special /compulsory deposits- this is a requirement by central banks that commercial banks keep specific amount in the central bank as deposit. To reduce money supply the compulsory deposit is raised so that banks have less to lend to their customers
Selective lending credit control- central can identify sectors that should receive lending from commercial banks. Sectors that are not included have to get funding from other sources which limits money getting into circulation
- Direct action/ supervision- central bank can direct the commercial banks and ensure that they follow the laid down procedures in lending.
Moral persuasion- under special circumstances, the central bank nmay persuade the commercial banks to regulate their lending habits.
- Margin requirement-
- Lending ceiling-
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Required :
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Shs.
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Discount allowed .........................10,155
Discount received ........................5,144
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Salaries ................................19,637
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Required :
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shs.
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Creditors .............................................150,000
5yrs bank loan........................................ 100,000
Motor vehicle .........................................200,000
Bank overdraft ........................................250,000
Stock .................................................170,000
Debtors ................................................120,000
Cash ..................................................60,000
Prepaid rent ..........................................22,000
Capital ..................................................?
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