Question:1. Suppose banks hold 10% reserves (although there is no legal
reserve requirement banks still hold...
Question
1. Suppose banks hold 10% reserves (although there is no legal
reserve requirement banks still hold...
1. Suppose banks hold 10% reserves (although there is no legal
reserve requirement banks still hold reserves for safety reasons).
Suppose the public sector printed $10,000 in currency to pay its
bills and suppose households deposited the currency into the
banking system. How much of an increase would there be in the level
of demand deposits and loans?
2. What would happen if, afterwards, the central bank sold
$5000 in securities to buyers in the secondary market?