The US Banking System Has the Ability to Alter the Size

question 84

Multiple Choice

The U.S. banking system has the ability to alter the size of the money supply because of the use of

• A) a 100% reserve system.
• B) a fractional reserve system.
• C) the Federal Reserve System's excess reserves.
• D) Federal Reserve notes issued by the U.S. Treasury.

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