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What can a Central Bank do to stimulate the economy during a crisis?

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Lower interest rates to encourage borrowing and spending.

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What is an economic bubble?

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A phase where the value of a certain asset increases in an irrational and unsustainable way.

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What is 'public debt'?

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The total amount of money that a country's government has borrowed from domestic and foreign sources.

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What sector did the 2008 global economic crisis begin with?

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The real estate and mortgage lending market.

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Why do people often rush to buy gold during an economic crisis?

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Because gold is considered a safe asset that helps preserve value when currency loses value.

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What is the primary role of a Central Bank?

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To manage a country's currency, money supply, and interest rates.

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Define inflation.

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The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.

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What is a recession?

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A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

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What does fiscal policy refer to?

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Government spending policies that influence macroeconomic conditions.

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What is monetary policy?

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The process by which a central bank manages the money supply to achieve specific goals.