ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

MONEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)?
A
to make sure that banks do not fail
B
to make sure that customers do not lose money if a bank fails
C
to make sure that banks charge a fair amount of interest on loans
D
to make sure that the government has enough gold to cover its expenses
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The FDIC insures deposits; examines and supervises financial institutions for safety, soundness, and consumer protection; makes large and complex financial institutions resolvable; and manages receiverships.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent federal agency insuring deposits in U.S. banks and thrifts in the event of bank failures. The FDIC was created in 1933 to maintain public confidence and encourage stability in the financial system through the promotion of sound banking practices.

Detailed explanation-3: -The FDIC protects depositors of insured banks located in the United States against the loss of their deposits if an insured bank fails. Any person or entity can have FDIC insurance coverage in an insured bank. A person does not have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to have his or her deposits insured by the FDIC.

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