The Economic Way of Thinking Has to Do With

question 55

Multiple Choice

The economic way of thinking has to do with:

• A) analyzing benefits but not costs.
• B) analyzing costs but not benefits.
• C) making choices at the margin.
• D) making the distinction between microeconomics and macroeconomics.

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Definitions:

Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that a bank must hold in reserve and not lend out, as required by monetary authorities.

Reserve Ratio

The fraction of depositors' balances that banks must have on hand as cash, a requirement determined by the central bank.

Money Multiplier

The mechanism by which the base money supply is expanded through the banking system's ability to lend and create deposits.

Reserve Ratio

The portion of depositors' balances that banks must have on hand as cash.