In the Simple Deposit Expansion Model, If the Desired Reserve

question 164

Multiple Choice

In the simple deposit expansion model, if the desired reserve ratio is 10 percent and the Bank of Canada increases reserves by $100, chequable deposits can potentially expand by ________.

• A) $100
• B) $250
• C) $500
• D) $1000

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