Suppose the Fed's Required Reserve Ratio (REQ) Is 20

question 27

Essay

Suppose the Fed's required reserve ratio (REQ) is 20%. Further suppose that the Fed buys $100 million of U.S. Treasury securities from a dealer, Mary Jones, who deposits the check, which is drawn on the Fed, in her bank. This deposit increases her bank's reserve account (∆R) with the Fed by $100 million as well as its demand deposits, its total reserves, and the overall level of M₁. What is the money multiplier?

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