MACROECONOMICS FOR TODAY
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Chapter 15, Problem 6SQ
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The size of deposit that could be used for loan creation.
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A commercial bank has checkable-deposit liabilities of $500,000, reserves of $150,000, and a required reserve ratio of 20 percent. The amount by which a single commercial bank and the amount by which the banking system can increase loans are respectively:
Select one:
a. $30,000 and $150,000
b. $50,000 and $250,000
c. $50,000 and $500,000
d. $100,000 and $500,000
"Banks make a profit by paying depositors a high rate to attract funds and making loans at a low rate to encourage borrowing." Is the previous statement correct or not?
12.
A bank has reserves of $40, loans of $110, deposits of $90, and owners’ equity of
$60. Which of the following represents the bank’s total assets?
$180
$110
$130
$150
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