All of the Following Statements About the Brahmin Caste Are

question 177

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about the Brahmin caste are true EXCEPT:

• A) Brahmins are wealthy by definition.
• B) they are the most ritually pure.
• C) Brahmins may not drink alcohol.
• D) they must remain vegetarian.

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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.