Banks Try to Keep Their Holdings of Excess Reserves Low

question 37

Multiple Choice

Banks try to keep their holdings of excess reserves low in order to:

• A) Create as much money as possible for the economy.
• B) Keep the money multiplier low.
• C) Escape Fed penalties.
• D) Maximize profits.

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