New British Prime Minister to Be Announced

New British Prime Minister to Be Announced

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The video discusses the dire state of the market, with rising inflation and yields. It explores potential policies of Liz Truss, such as tax changes and their impact on the budget deficit. The Bank of England's role in controlling inflation is critiqued, with concerns over possible changes to its mandate affecting market stability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the major economic challenges mentioned in the first section?

Surge in inflation and rising yields

Rising stock market prices

Stable economic growth

Decreasing inflation rates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the potential policies Liz Truss might implement if she wins?

Rollback a National Insurance tax increase

Decrease the budget deficit

Increase corporate taxes

Strengthen the Bank of England's mandate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might the market react to changes in the Bank of England's mandate?

Positively, as it boosts investor confidence

Indifferently, as it has no impact

Negatively, as it prefers a focus on inflation

Positively, as it shows flexibility

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the market's main concern regarding the Bank of England's response to inflation?

The BOE's increase in interest rates

The BOE's quick reaction to inflation

The BOE's focus on nominal GDP

The BOE's slow reaction to surging inflation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic measure does the market prefer the Bank of England to focus on?

Money supply

Nominal GDP

Inflation

Unemployment rate