Suppose all banks maintain a 100 percent reserve ratio. If an individual deposits Rs 1,000 of currency in a bank ?

Correct answer: E. The money supply is unaffected

  • A. the money supply increases by more than Rs 1,000
  • B. the money supply increase by less than Rs 1,000
  • C. the money supply decrease by less than Rs 1,000
  • D. the money supply decrease by more than Rs 1,000
  • E. The money supply is unaffected

Explanation

Depositing Rs 1,000 changes the form of money from currency held by the public to a bank deposit. With a 100 percent reserve ratio, no additional deposits are created, so the total money supply is unchanged.

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