Assume That No Banks Hold Excess Reserves,and the Public Holds

question 207

Essay

Assume that no banks hold excess reserves,and the public holds no currency. If a bank sells a $100 security to the Fed,explain what happens to this bank and two additional steps in the deposit expansion process,assuming a 10% reserve requirement. How much do deposits and loans increase for the banking system when the process is completed?

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

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