In February, 2010 the U

question 481

Multiple Choice

In February, 2010 the U.S. M1 money multiplier crashed to 0.786. Each $1 increase in the monetary base resulted in the quantity of money increasing by only $0.79. Where did the remaining $0.21 disappear?

• A) Banks held part of the $0.21 as excess reserves.
• B) Banks loaned out the $0.21.
• C) Consumers held part of the $0.21 as currency.
• D) Both A and C are correct.

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