For a Given Level of Reserves, a Decrease in the Reserve

question 147

Multiple Choice

For a given level of reserves, a decrease in the reserve requirement ratio will

• A) decrease legal reserves and decrease the money supply.
• B) increase legal reserves and decrease excess reserves.
• C) decrease legal reserves and increase excess reserves.
• D) decrease excess reserves and decrease the money supply.

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