If People Refused to Use Banks to Create Checkable Deposits

question 96

Multiple Choice

If people refused to use banks to create checkable deposits, the banking system would:

• A) not be affected in the money creating process.
• B) not have a way to loan out excess reserves.
• C) be able to expand the money supply by more than the money multiplier indicates.
• D) not be able to create new money.
• E) not be able to find new borrowers.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Outlays that stay the same no matter the production or sales figures, encompassing rent, wages, and insurance.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or volume of output, such as materials and labor.

Manufacturing Overhead

Every cost related to the manufacturing process that isn't direct labor or direct materials expenses.

Conversion Costs

The costs incurred to convert raw materials into finished products, including direct labor and manufacturing overhead but not direct materials.