In a Fractional-Reserve Banking System,an Increase in Reserve Requirements

question 122

Multiple Choice

In a fractional-reserve banking system,an increase in reserve requirements

• A)increases both the money multiplier and the money supply.
• B)decreases both the money multiplier and the money supply.
• C)increases the money multiplier,but decreases the money supply.
• D)decreases the money multiplier,but increases the money supply.

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