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What is the function of the central bank in the context of money and banking?

  • Investing in stock markets to generate profits
  • Offering loans and mortgages to individuals and businesses
  • Issuing currency and providing banking services to the government
  • Regulating the money supply and interest rates to promote economic stability (correct)

How does the money multiplier affect the banking system?

  • It stabilizes interest rates to prevent excessive fluctuations in the economy
  • It amplifies the impact of initial deposits on the money supply through the lending process (correct)
  • It increases the reserve requirements for banks to mitigate financial risks
  • It reduces the amount of money in circulation by limiting lending activities

What is the primary purpose of fractional reserve banking?

  • Ensuring that banks hold a fraction of their deposits as reserves for withdrawals
  • Restricting the amount of money in circulation to control inflation
  • Expanding the money supply by allowing banks to lend out a portion of deposits (correct)
  • Minimizing the risk of bank runs and financial panics

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