If the Public Decides to Hold Less Currency and More

question 177

Multiple Choice

If the public decides to hold less currency and more 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:

Capital

Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as funds held in deposit accounts and the funds invested in any kind of asset.

Stock Market

The stock market is a collection of markets where stocks (shares of ownership in businesses) are bought and sold, reflecting the economic health of a country.

Corporation

A legal entity recognized by law as a separate entity from its owners, capable of holding assets, borrowing money, and being sued.

Bondholders

Individuals or entities that hold debt securities typically issued by corporations or governments, entitling them to repayment of principal plus interest.