Question

Assume the Fed is trying to decide whether to lower the required reserve ratio to 7%. Currently, the required reserve ratio is 10%. If banks keep no excess reserves, how much more would the money supply increase if the Fed lowers the reserve ratio when someone deposits $300 into a checking account?

Answer 1

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Explanation

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