An Increase in the Reserve Ratio

question 199

Multiple Choice

An increase in the reserve ratio

• A) has an expansionary effect on the money supply.
• B) has a contractionary effect on the money supply.
• C) increases the money multiplier.
• D) will cause banks to make more loans.

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