Suppose the Fed Increases Required Reserves from 10% to 20

question 65

Multiple Choice

Suppose the Fed increases required reserves from 10% to 20% of deposits. Assuming that banks are fully loaned-up, the money supply will _____ and the value of the money multiplier will _____ to _____.

• A) rise; fall; 10
• B) fall; rise; 2
• C) rise; rise; 4
• D) fall; fall; 5

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Definitions:

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial statement that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, breaking the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.

Noncontrolling Interest

A portion of equity in a subsidiary not held by the parent company, representing minority shareholders' interest in the subsidiary's net assets.

Indirect Method

A technique for preparing cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for changes in balance sheet accounts to reflect cash inflows and outflows.

Financing Activity

Transactions involving changes in equity and long-term liabilities reflecting how a company raises and repays capital.