Macroeconomics (Book Only)
Macroeconomics (Book Only)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781285738314
Author: Roger A. Arnold
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 13, Problem 1VQP
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Relationship between required reserve ratio and the money supply, and simple deposit multiplier and the money supply.

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The required reserve ratio or cash reserve ratio is inversely related to the money supply. The certain percentage of deposit that the commercial banks are essentially required to keep as in the form of cash according to the central bank direction is known as cash reserve ratio. When the economy’s money supply is lower, the central bank advices the commercial bank to maintain a higher the cash reserve ratio.

The simple deposit multiplier is positively related to money supply. The simple deposit multiplier is the reciprocal of cash reserve ratio. Commercial banks hold certain fraction of deposit and lend the remaining amount for loan purpose, it is known as simple deposit multiplier. When the economy’s money supply is higher, simple deposit multiplier increases.

Economics Concept Introduction

Required reserve ratio: Required reserve ratio refers the certain percentage of deposit that the commercial banks are essentially required to keep as in the form of cash according to the central bank direction.

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