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Suppose Barry is maximizing his utility from consuming used paperback novels and audio books.The price of a used novel = $4 and the price of an audio book = $8.If the marginal utility of the last novel was 32 units of utility (utils) what was the marginal utility of the last audio book purchased?


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Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that banks are required to hold in reserve, either in their vaults or at the central bank, to ensure that they can meet withdrawal demands.

Simple Money Multiplier

A formula that estimates the maximum amount of money that banking can generate with each dollar of reserves.

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that banks are required by law to keep on hand or with the central bank, rather than lend out.

Money-Creation Process

The mechanisms through which new money is produced and introduced into the economy, primarily conducted by central banks and commercial banks.

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