b. If the bank maintains a reserve ratio of 10%, how will the bank respond to the

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b. If the bank maintains a reserve ratio of 10%, how will the bank respond to the withdrawal? Assume that the bank responds to insufficient reserves by reducing the amount of deposits it holds until its level of reserves satisfies its required reserve ratio. The bank reduces its deposits by calling in some of its loans, forcing borrowers to pay back these loans by taking cash from their checking deposits (at the same bank) to make repayment.

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Essentials Of Economics

ISBN: 9781429218290

2nd Edition

Authors: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells, Kathryn Graddy

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