The economy is also characterised by the following features; Total deposits = $250,000, Total currency in circulation = $45,000; and Total reserves = $25,000. Given the information above, calculate the money multiplier and hence the change in the money supply if total reserves increase by 10%.

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The economy is also characterised by the following features;
Total deposits = $250,000,
Total currency in circulation = $45,000; and
Total reserves = $25,000.
Given the information above, calculate the money multiplier and hence the change
in the money supply if total reserves increase by 10%.

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