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AP Macroeconomics/Unit 4: Financial Sector
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Excess Reserves and the Money Multiplier
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In a fractional reserve banking system, if banks choose to hold excess reserves beyond the required minimum, what is the expected impact on the money multiplier, interest rates, and overall economic activity?

A

There is no effect on the money multiplier as long as banks meet the required reserve ratio, so interest rates remain stable.

B

The money multiplier decreases, which lessens the expansion of the money supply, potentially leading to higher interest rates and reduced economic activity.

C

The money multiplier increases, thereby expanding the money supply more and lowering interest rates to boost economic activity.

D

Holding excess reserves creates an unpredictable effect on the money supply, with interest rates and economic activity affected randomly.

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