Multiple Choice
Answer the question on the basis of the following information about a banking system: new currency deposited in the system = $40 billion;legal reserve ratio = 0.20;excess reserves prior to the currency deposit = $0. Refer to the information.With the $40 billion deposit,the banking system will be able to expand the money supply through loans by:
A) $160 billion.
B) $200 billion.
C) $40 billion.
D) $128 billion.
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