Assume That a Single Chartered Bank Has No Excess Reserves

question 87

Multiple Choice

Assume that a single chartered bank has no excess reserves and that the desired reserve ratio is 20 percent.If this bank sells a bond for $1,000 to the Bank of Canada, it can expand its loans by a maximum of:

• A)$1000
• B)$2000
• C)$200
• D)$800

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Definitions:

Surplus Of Labor

A situation where the supply of labor exceeds the demand, often resulting in unemployment or downward pressure on wages.

Union Workers

Employees who are members of a labor union, which negotiates wages, working conditions, and other benefits on their behalf.

Wage Advantage

The relative benefit or superior compensation an employee receives, making a position more attractive compared to others.

Minimum Wage

The lowest hourly, daily, or monthly remuneration that employers are legally allowed to pay to workers.