Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)The total expansion of deposits is a multiple of the initial injection of reserves into the banking system.
• B)In the simplest model, ignoring excess reserves and a currency drain, deposits equal the quantity of reserves times the multiplier, where the multiplier is equal to the reciprocal of the reserve requirement ratio.
• C)The lower the reserve requirements, the larger the multiplier; the higher the reserve requirements, the smaller the multiplier.
• D)In a more developed model, where excess reserve and currency holdings are taken into account, the multiplier is larger than in the simple model and is influenced by the behavior of banks and the public.

Understand the concepts and applications of wage base limits when calculating payroll taxes.

Realize the implications of incorrect payroll expense calculations due to oversight of wage base limits.

Comprehend the administration and purpose of workers' compensation insurance for employees.

Acknowledge the adjustments in workers' compensation premiums based on actual end-year payroll figures.

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