If Chartered Banks Lower Their Reserve Ratio

question 8

Multiple Choice

If chartered banks lower their reserve ratio:

• A)they will be prompted to reduce their lending
• B)the size of the money multiplier will increase
• C)the actual cash reserves of the chartered banks will increase
• D)the size of the money multiplier will decrease
• E)the size of the money multiplier will remain constant

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