In the economy of Waco, the monetary base is $3150. People hold 30% of their money in the form of currency (and thus 70% as bank deposits). Banks hold 15% of their deposits in reserve. What are the reserve‑deposit ratio, the currency‑deposit ratio, the money multiplier, and the money supply?

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In the economy of Waco, the monetary base is $3150. People hold 30% of their money in the form of currency (and thus 70% as bank deposits). Banks hold 15% of their deposits in reserve.

What are the reserve‑deposit ratio, the currency‑deposit ratio, the money multiplier, and the money supply? 

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