How Do Banks Create Money? Explain Your Response with an Example

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Essay

How do banks create money? Explain your response with an example.

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Definitions:

Yield Curve

The yield curve is a graph showing the relationship between interest rates (or yields) of bonds having different maturities but the same credit quality, typically illustrating the term structure of interest rates.

Debt Market

A market where debt instruments, including bonds, notes, and bills, are issued and traded, providing entities a way to raise capital through borrowing.

Treasury Note

A medium-term government debt security with fixed interest rates and maturities typically ranging from 1 to 10 years.

Default Risk

The possibility that a borrower fails to meet the legal obligations or conditions of a debt.