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Discuss the role of the Central Bank as the fiscal agent to the government.
How does the central bank act as a fiscal agent to the government?
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Solution 1
As a fiscal agent, it performs the following functions:
- It manages the public borrowings.
- It collects taxes and other payments on behalf of the government.
- It represents the government in international financial institutions (such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, etc.) and conferences.
Solution 2
The central bank (RBI) is considered a fiscal agency of the government because it makes and receives payments on behalf of the government. It issues public debt and advises on monetary and financial policies. Thus, the RBI operates as the government's fiscal agent.
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