Suppose the required reserve ratio is 0.20 and individuals hold no cash. Total bank deposits are $150 million, and the banks currently hold $30 million in reserves. How much more money can the bank create if it does not hold excess reserves?
Suppose the required reserve ratio is 0.20 and individuals hold no cash. Total bank deposits are $150 million, and the banks currently hold $30 million in reserves. How much more money can the bank create if it does not hold excess reserves?
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Transcribed Image Text:Suppose the required reserve ratio is 0.20 and individuals hold
no cash. Total bank deposits are $150 million, and the banks
currently hold $30 million in reserves. How much more money
can the bank create if it does not hold excess reserves?
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