Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Economics Question 24

Practice objective / multiple choice question 24 from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 24 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • ECONOMICS • objective

In an economy the public holds currency equal to 30 % of bank deposits (currency‑deposit ratio \(c = 0.3\)) and banks keep reserves equal to 10 % of deposits (reserve‑deposit ratio \(r = 0.1\)). The central bank purchases government securities worth £50 bn, paying by increasing bank reserves. Assuming the ratios \(c\) and \(r\) remain unchanged, calculate the resulting change in the money supply.

Answer Options

A. £150 bn increase
Correct Answer B. £162.5 bn increase
C. £162.5 bn decrease
D. £175 bn increase
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
£162.5 bn increase

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Economics Question 24. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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