2. Consider an economy in which banks are subject to a 5 percent reserve requirement. Assume that banks lend as much as they legally can. (a) What is the money multiplier in this case? (5%) (b) Suppose that Avraam deposits $1,000 in the bank. How much money is created?

2. Consider an economy in which banks are subject to a 5 percent reserve requirement. Assume that banks lend as much as they legally can. (a) What is the money multiplier in this case? (5%) (b) Suppose that Avraam deposits $1,000 in the bank. How much money is created?

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