If the Public Decides to Hold More Currency and Fewer

question 102

Multiple Choice

If the public decides to hold more currency and fewer deposits in banks, bank reserves

• A) decrease and the money supply eventually decreases.
• B) decrease but the money supply does not change.
• C) increase and the money supply eventually increases.
• D) increase but the money supply does not change.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state in a market or economy where supply equals demand, and there is no incentive for change under current conditions.

Coconuts

Often used in economic models and examples, referring to a simplistic commodity to illustrate principles of trade, investment, or resource allocation.

Equilibrium

A condition or state in which economic forces such as supply and demand are balanced, resulting in a stable market.

Coconuts

A large tropical fruit with a hard shell, edible white flesh, and clear liquid, often used in food and drink preparations.