What Is One Significant Characteristic of Fractional Reserve Banking

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is one significant characteristic of fractional reserve banking?

• A)Banks are not subject to "panics" or "runs."
• B)Banks use deposit insurance for loans to customers.
• C)Bank loans will be equal to the amount of gold on deposit.
• D)Banks can create money through lending their reserves.

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