Q. Minsky moment was sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following correctly explains the term?

[A] It is a plan to establish multiple new startups to weed out inefficient firms

[B] It is the time where the governmentu2019s fiscal deficit goes beyond the ability of government to repay them.

[C] It marks the decline of asset prices, causing mass panic and the inability of debtors to pay their interest and principal.

[D] It is a plan to establish a Natrium fast reactor demonstration project collaboration with private and government.

Answer: C
Notes:

Our small and medium scale sector is facing a Minsky moment. 

  • The Minsky moment marks the decline of asset prices, causing mass panic and the inability of debtors to pay their interest and principal. 
  • India has reached its Minsky moment. Several banks and financial institutions have collapsed in the last 18 months in India. 
  • As a result of the above causes, credit growth is at a multi-year low of 5.6%. Banks do not want to risk any more loans on their books. 
  • This will further dampen demand for real estate and automobiles once the pent-up demand is over. 

Source: The Hindu 

Read more: A cycle of low growth, higher inflation 

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