Suppose the Required Reserve Ratio Is 8% and Banks Do

question 74

Essay

Suppose the required reserve ratio is 8% and banks do not hold excess reserves.Illustrate on a bank's balance sheet what happens if the Fed buys $250,000 worth of securities from a bank.

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