What is the primary function of commercial banks?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary function of commercial banks?
  1. Issuing currency
  2. Accepting deposits and providing loans
  3. Regulating monetary policy
  4. Managing foreign exchange

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary function of commercial banks?
  • Step 1: Understand that commercial banks are financial institutions.
  • Step 2: Know that one of their main jobs is to accept money from people and businesses, which is called deposits.
  • Step 3: Realize that they also lend money to people and businesses, which is called providing loans.
  • Step 4: Remember that these two functions (accepting deposits and providing loans) are the primary roles of commercial banks.
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