Suppose a Substantial Snowstorm in the Northeast Slows Down the Check-Clearing

question 40

Multiple Choice

Suppose a substantial snowstorm in the Northeast slows down the check-clearing process. The likely result will be

• A)the monetary base will increase.
• B)the monetary base will decrease.
• C)deferred availability cash items will increase relative to cash items in the process of collection.
• D)bank reserves will fall.

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