The Condition of Scarcity

question 32

Multiple Choice

The condition of scarcity:

• A) cannot be eliminated.
• B) prevails in poor economies.
• C) prevails in rich economies.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Bank Runs

Situations where a large number of bank customers withdraw their deposits simultaneously due to fears that the bank will become insolvent.

Reserve Requirement Ratio

The reserve requirement ratio is the fraction of deposits that banks are required to keep on hand as reserves, determined by the central bank.

Money Supply

The accrued sum of money resources in an economy at a particular moment, covering cash, coins, and the capital in checking and savings accounts.

Reserve Requirement

The minimum amount of reserves that banks must hold against deposits, as mandated by central banking authorities.