Suppose that in December the public wants to hold more currency to buy gifts and make donations to local charities and so withdraws cash from their bank accounts. (i) Draw a diagram illustrating how the shift from deposits into currency affects the equilibrium in the market for reserves. (ii) What happens to the overnight interest rate? Your answer should include a brief explanation (i.e., a few sentences).

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Suppose that in December the public wants to hold more currency to buy gifts and
make donations to local charities and so withdraws cash from their bank accounts.
(i) Draw a diagram illustrating how the shift from deposits into currency affects
the equilibrium in the market for reserves.
(ii) What happens to the overnight interest rate? Your answer should include a
brief explanation (i.e., a few sentences).

 
 
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