What Is One Significant Consequence of Fractional Reserve Banking

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is one significant consequence of fractional reserve banking?

• A) Banks are vulnerable to "panics" or "bank runs"
• B) Banks can only lend an amount equal to its deposits
• C) Banks hold a portion of their deposits in gold
• D) Banks can serve the withdrawals of all their depositors

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