Which of the Following Best Describes How Banks Create Money

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how banks create money?

• A)Banks charge higher interest rates on loans than they pay on deposits.
• B)Banks charge fees for providing financial advice.
• C)Banks create chequing account deposits when making loans from excess reserves.
• D)Banks make loans from reserves.
• E)Banks bid for the right to print their own currency under the Bank Act.

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Definitions:

Market Value

The existing rate at which an asset or service might be sold or acquired in the trading space.

Replacement Cost

The current cost of replacing an asset with a new asset of similar kind and quality, often used in insurance and accounting.

Cost Of Completion

The estimated expenses that are yet to be incurred to complete an ongoing project or to bring an asset to its intended use.

Market Value

The present cost at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale in a market setting.