Under the State Bank of Pakistan's monetary policy role, an increase in the policy rate is primarily intended to:
Correct answer: A. Reduce inflationary demand pressures
- A. Reduce inflationary demand pressures
- B. Increase government development spending
- C. Raise exports through cheaper credit
- D. Increase the supply of currency notes
Explanation
A higher policy rate makes borrowing more expensive and can reduce excessive demand, helping contain inflation. It may also affect investment, exchange rates and growth, but increasing development spending is a fiscal function.
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