Question

In Macroland there is $10,000,000 in currency. The public holds half of the currency and banks hold the rest as reserves. If banks' desired reserve/deposit ratio is 10%, deposits in Macroland equal ________ and the money supply equals ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

$50,000,000; $55,000,000

Explanation:

In Macroland there is $10,000,000 in currency. The public holds half of the currency and banks hold the rest as reserves. If banks' desired reserve/deposit ratio is 10%, deposits in Macroland equal $50,000,000 and the money supply equals $55,000,000