Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Happen Under

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to happen under a fractional reserve banking system?

• A)Banks hold more reserves than deposits.
• B)Banks generally lend out a majority of the funds deposited.
• C)Banks cause the money supply to fall by lending out reserves.
• D)Banks only accept savings deposits.

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