An Increase in the Reserve Requirement Can

question 90

Multiple Choice

An increase in the reserve requirement can

• A)Decrease interest rates
• B)Increase liquidity
• C)Decrease the money supply
• D)Increase the money supply
• E)Decrease the profits of banks

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Definitions:

Collateral

An asset that a borrower offers to a lender to secure a loan, which the lender may seize if the borrower fails to repay the loan.

Perfected Security Interest

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Financing Statement

A document filed to indicate a security interest in personal property, used to secure or claim debts.

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