Economics · Monetary Policy & Exchange Rate Policy
When analyzing the external sector vulnerabilities of the Indian economy, the concept of the Impossible Trinity or the Trilemma is often cited. Which of the following combinations represents the policy choice currently maintained by the Reserve Bank of India in its management of the Indian rupee and capital accounts?
- 1Unlimited foreign institutional investment in all sectors, a currency pegged to gold, and a monetary policy following the US Federal Reserve.
- 2A completely closed economy with no foreign trade, a fixed exchange rate determined by parliament, and monetary policy dictated by the Ministry of Finance.
- 3A managed floating exchange rate, an independent monetary policy, and a partially open capital account with specific macroprudential controls.✓
- 4Full capital account convertibility, a fixed exchange rate, and an independent monetary policy focused entirely on price stability.
Correct answer
A managed floating exchange rate, an independent monetary policy, and a partially open capital account with specific macroprudential controls.
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