Unit Four (for the Final Exam) Unit Four--Assignment One--Web Problem 3 1 For each of the following reserve requirements, calculate the bank multiplier. Reserve Requirement Bank Multiplier .50 ? .25 ? .20 ? .10 ? .05 ? .01 ? .001 ? .0001 ? 0 ? Try to work out the answers before looking at the solution below. When you are ready,
Reserve Requirement |
Bank Multiplier |
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.50 |
2 |
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.25 |
4 |
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.20 |
5 |
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.10 |
10 |
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.05 |
20 |
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.01 |
100 |
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.001 |
1000 |
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.0001 |
10000 |
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0 |
infinity |
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If the reserve requirement was really zero, would banks in the system lend out an infinite amount of money? Why or why not?
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