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20 If the reserve requirement is 20 percent, and banks keep no excess reserves,

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Question

20

If the reserve requirement is 20 percent, and banks keep no excess reserves, an increase in an initial inflow of $100 into the banking system will cause an increase in the money supply of:

$50

$20

$100

$500

21

Suppose that consumer spending is expected to decrease in the near future. If output is at potential output, which of the following policies is most appropriate according to the AS/AD model?

No change in taxes or government spending

An increase in taxes

A reduction in government spending

An increase in government spending

Explanation / Answer

20 . $500

21. An increase in taxes