Banks Hold Excess and Secondary Reserves to

question 9

Multiple Choice

Banks hold excess and secondary reserves to

• A)reduce the interest-rate risk problem.
• B)provide for unexpected deposit outflows.
• C)satisfy margin requirements.
• D)achieve higher earnings than they can with loans.

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