Question

Suppose that Ava withdraws $300 from her savings account at Second Bank. The reserve requirement facing Second Bank is 10%. Assume the bank does not wish to hold any excess reserves of new deposits. Use this information to complete the balance sheet below to show how Second Bank's assets and liabilities change when Ava withdraws the $300 from the bank.Instructions: include a negative sign if necessary.
Assets Liabilities
Change in Reserves: $_____________ Change in Deposits: $_______________
Change in Loans: $_______________

Answer 1

Answer:

Change in Reserves: –$30    

Change in Deposits: –$300  

Change in Loans: –$270    

Explanation:

The calculation of each element of the balance sheet is as follows:

Change in Reserves = Amount withdrawn by Ava * Reserve requirement faced by Second Bank = $300 * 10% = $30. This is a reduction and will be negative in the Second Bank's Balance Sheet.

Change in Deposits = Amount withdrawn by Ava = $300. This is a reduction and will be negative in the Second Bank's Balance Sheet.

Change in loan = Amount withdrawn by Ava - Change in Reserves = $300 - $30 = $270. This is a reduction and will be negative in the Second Bank's Balance Sheet.