Question

A currency drain occurs when

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: non-bank public increases its holdings of currency outside the banking system.

Explanation:

A currency drain refers to the situation where there is an increase in currency held outside the banking system. When the public holds more money outside the banking system, it reduces the total reserves of the banks. The excess reserves get reduced as well.

The currency gets drained from the banking system, so banks can create less money. This causes a reduction in the money supply.