What are the reserves in Bank A before the money is borrowed from the bank?
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Transcribed Image Text:Assume that there are 2 chartered banks and their T-accounts are below. Suppose that there are
currently deposits of $850,000 in Bank A. Mohit borrows $100,000 from Bank A for a housing deposit to
Cheng-Li. Cheng-Li takes that deposit and puts it into his bank, which is Bank B. The required reserve
ratio is 18% for all banks. Assume that each bank will use the deposits to make loans and not save any
for bank capital or bond purchases.
You can use the following balance sheets, for Bank A and Bank B to help you answer the question:
What are the reserves in Bank A before the money is borrowed from the bank?
Bank A 's Balance Sheet
Reserves:
Loans:
Reserves:
Loans:
Answer:
Assets
Assets
Liabilities
Demand Deposits:
Bank B's Balance Sheet
Liabilities
Demand Deposits:
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