Which of the Following Represents the Lending Capacity of an Entire

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the lending capacity of an entire banking system?

• A)Required reserve ratio × total deposits.
• B)Total reserves - required reserves.
• C)(Total reserves - required reserves)× money multiplier.
• D)1 ÷ (required reserve ratio).

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Issue Costs

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