Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Economics Question 3

Practice objective / multiple choice question 3 from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 3 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • ECONOMICS • objective

In an economy the public holds currency equal to 30 % of bank deposits, banks are required to hold 8 % of deposits as reserves and keep an additional 2 % of deposits as excess reserves.\n(a) Compute the overall money multiplier.\n(b) If the central bank purchases securities worth \(\$150\) million, what is the maximum possible increase in the money supply?

Answer Options

A. 500.0
B. 475.0
C. 450.0
Correct Answer D. 487.5
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
487.5

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Economics Question 3. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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