Suppose banks desire to hold no excess reserves and that the Fed has set a reser
ID: 2443998 • Letter: S
Question
Suppose banks desire to hold no excess reserves and that the Fed has set a reserve requirement of 6 percent. If you deposit $8,000 into First Raven Bank,
First Raven’s required reserves increase by $480.
First Raven will be able to lend out $7,520.
First Raven’s assets and liabilities both will increase by $8,000.
All of the above are correct.
a.First Raven’s required reserves increase by $480.
b.First Raven will be able to lend out $7,520.
c.First Raven’s assets and liabilities both will increase by $8,000.
d.All of the above are correct.
Explanation / Answer
Suppose banks desire to hold no excess reserves and that the Fed has set a reserve requirement of 6 percent. If you deposit $8,000 into First Raven Bank
D. All of the above are correct is correct answer.