The Monetary Base Is Which of the Following

question 34

Multiple Choice

The monetary base is which of the following?

• A)the sum of reserves and currency of depository institutions
• B)the sum of reserves and currency in the hands of the public
• C)currency held in vaults by depository institutions
• D)currency in the hands of the public

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Definitions:

Lengthy Period

A significantly long duration of time.

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Small Investor

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Stock Holdings

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