A Benefit of Competition to Consumers Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

A benefit of competition to consumers is:

• A)more ethical companies
• B)lower prices
• C)less varied products
• D)sustainable companies

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Definitions:

Reserve Requirements

The fraction of deposits that banks are required by law to keep on hand or with the central bank as a safeguard against bank runs.

Money Multiplier

A factor that quantifies the amount of money that banks generate with each unit of reserves.

Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that banks are required to keep on hand as reserves, aimed at ensuring liquidity and controlling the money supply.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks on loans they offer to commercial banks or the rate used in discounted cash flow analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.