One Factor That Decreases the Volume of Bank Reserves Is

question 97

Multiple Choice

One factor that decreases the volume of bank reserves is a decrease in:

• A)bank holdings of loans and securities
• B)time and savings deposits
• C)life insurance company reserves
• D)the level of cash holdings
• E)none of the above

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