Macro Economics Chapter 15 Power Point Flashcards
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) and banks work together to influence?
the supply of money
In the Middle Ages, what was used for money?
Gold was the money of choice in most European nations.
Who were the founders of our modern-day banking?
Goldsmiths, people who would keep other people’s gold safe for a service charge.
What was the first currency?
People would use the receipts they received from goldsmiths as paper money.
How did the early goldsmiths act as the first banks?
Some goldsmiths made loans and received interest
Where do banks get their money to lend?
From depositors
What is fractional reserve banking?
A system in which banks keep only a small percentage of their deposits in reserve.
What are required reserves?
The minimum balance that the Fed requires a bank to hold in vault cash or on deposit with the Fed.
What is a required reserve ratio?
The percentage of deposits that the Fed requires a bank to hold in vault cash or on deposit with the Fed
What is the Required Reserve Ratio of the Fed?
7.8 million through 48.3 million = 3%Over 48.3 million = 10%
What are excess reserves?
Potential loan balances held in vault cash or on deposit with the Fed in excess of required reserves.
What money do banks use to lend out?
Banks are allowed to loan money taken from their excess reserves.
What are total reserves?
Total reserves equal required reserves plus excess reserves.
What are three steps in the multiplication of money?
•accepting a new deposit•making a loan•clearing the loan check
When will the money supply increase?
The money supply increases when banks lend money to borrowers.
What is the money multiplier?
Because money is passed from person to person, there is a multiple effect on any initial money banks lend to borrowers.
