In a Fractional Reserve Banking System

question 153

Multiple Choice

In a fractional reserve banking system,

• A) bank panics cannot occur.
• B) the monetary system must be backed by gold.
• C) banks can create money through the lending process.
• D) the Federal Reserve has no control over the amount of money in circulation.

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