What's Next for Rajan and the RBI?

What's Next for Rajan and the RBI?

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The video discusses the reemergence of a financial idea in India, initially proposed in February but gaining traction now due to the country's financial challenges, including bad loans and budget deficits. Raghuram Rajan, the current central bank governor, opposes the idea, emphasizing the need for state-owned banks to clean up their balance sheets. He believes the central bank should maintain its current dividend policy. However, with Rajan leaving soon, the future of this idea may depend on the new governor's stance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial issue is currently affecting banks in India?

Currency devaluation

Stock market crash

Bad loans

High inflation rates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the government looking for funds on the public balance sheet?

To increase foreign reserves

To fund infrastructure projects

To meet budget deficit pledges

To reduce taxes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Raghuram Rajan's stance on the financial idea being discussed?

He opposes it

He has not commented

He is neutral

He supports it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has Raghuram Rajan been pushing for regarding state-owned banks?

To increase their lending rates

To reduce their workforce

To clean up their balance sheets

To expand internationally

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could be a condition for the new governor taking the job?

Increasing foreign investments

Reducing interest rates

Expanding the central bank's role

Implementing the financial idea