Which one of the following is a good statistic to evaluate where an economy stands in the financial cycle?

  1. A. Tax/GDP Ratio
  2. B. Fiscal Deficit/GDP Ratio
  3. C. Household Consumption/GDP Ratio
  4. D. Credit/GDP Ratio

Correct Answer: D. Credit/GDP Ratio

Explanation

The Credit-to-GDP ratio is widely used by central banks and financial institutions as a primary indicator to assess systemic risk and track the boom-and-bust phases of the financial cycle.

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