The Table Below Shows the Data (In Millions)for Wells Fargo

question 499

Multiple Choice

The table below shows the data (in millions) for Wells Fargo Bank in September 2007 and September 2008. Suppose that the required reserve ratio is 3 percent.

The data show that

• A) the currency drain ratio increased.
• B) the Federal Reserve must have increased the required reserve ratio.
• C) Wells Fargo had excess reserves and could create money in 2007.
• D) Wells Fargo was only able to make more loans in 2008 because it gained more deposits.

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