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Question
Explain the following function of the central bank of a country.
Developmental functions.
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Solution
Following are the developmental functions:
- The central bank helps in the development of money and capital market in the country.
- It undertakes measures to maintain price stability necessary for the growth of an economy.
- It undertakes suitable measures to maintain exchange rate stability which is very crucial for the growth and development of international trade.
- It provides essential training to the staff of the banking industry.
- By adopting a low interest policy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) encourages investment in the development projects.
- The RBI publishes data on several sectors of the economy.
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