When the Reserve Ratio Increases

question 39

Multiple Choice

When the reserve ratio increases:

• A)desired reserves are changed into excess reserves
• B)the excess reserves of banks are increased
• C)a single bank can no longer lend dollar-for-dollar with its excess reserves
• D)excess reserves are turned into desired reserves
• E)the money supply increases

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