An airplane was carrying a briefcase containing a pile of cash worth RM1 billion. The briefcase suddenly drops onto Malaysia, and was picked up by an individual. The reserve ratio is 10%. Explain the money creation process and calculate size of the money multiplier by use the example of the T-accounts Discuss the policy options that the central bank could use to reduce money supply

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An airplane was carrying a briefcase containing a pile of cash worth RM1 billion. The briefcase
suddenly drops onto Malaysia, and was picked up by an individual. The reserve ratio is 10%.
Explain the money creation process and calculate size of the money multiplier by use the
example of the T-accounts

Discuss the policy options that the central bank could use to reduce money supply

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