Asked by TEDDY VELISSARIS on Jun 11, 2024

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The deposit expansion multiplier on bank reserves is

A) the reserve requirement.
B) one minus the reserve requirement.
C) one.
D) one divided by the reserve requirement.

Deposit Expansion Multiplier

A ratio that measures the potential increase in money supply from an initial deposit through the banking system's ability to lend and create money.

Reserve Requirement

The minimum amount of reserves a bank must hold against its deposits, as mandated by monetary authorities, to ensure banking stability.

  • Comprehend the critical role of the deposit expansion multiplier in banking operations.
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Paulina LeyvaJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The deposit expansion multiplier is calculated by dividing 1 by the reserve requirement, as every dollar of reserves can support multiple dollars of deposits (loans) in the economy. Therefore, the correct choice is D.