Assume That the Federal Reserve Injects $2

question 60

Multiple Choice

Assume that the Federal Reserve injects $2.8 billion into the financial system.If the reserve requirement is 14 percent,what is the maximum increase in money supply (in billions) ?

• A) $20.00
• B) $21.30
• C) $21.88
• D) $22.10
• E) $22.60

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