1. Identify and briefly describe the ways that may be used by the Central Bank of Oman to influence money supply.

2. Many businesses have been financially negatively impacted by Covid-19 episode and have not been able to pay back loans. Explain how this situation would impact the national money supply in the economy and how the Central Bank of Oman could rectify the situation.

3. With decreased oil prices Oman government is challenged in raising finances for public expenditures. Explain how the government could raise finances through the Central Bank of Oman and the present difficulties to such raising of funds.