The Idea That Banks Hold Only a Portion of Deposits

question 186

Multiple Choice

The idea that banks hold only a portion of deposits and lend the rest out is called the:

• A) fractional reserve banking system.
• B) partial banking system.
• C) double-entry bookkeeping system.
• D) loan-maximization system.

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