高階ECON-MONA-009
If the currency-to-deposit ratio (c) increases while the reserve ratio (r) stays constant, the money multiplier will:
A. Increase
B. Decrease✓ 答案
C. Remain unchanged
D. Become negative
解說
Realistic money multiplier = (1 + c) / (r + c). As c rises, denominator rises faster than numerator, so multiplier falls. More currency held by public means less deposit base for multiple creation.