Refer to Figure 6-36. If the government places a $2 tax in the market, the buyer pays $4.


a. true

b. false


Ans: b. false

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Assume that Paris First National Bank is a thriving bank with deposits of $20 million. If the required reserve ratio is 20 percent and the bank is fully loaned out, the bank will keep what amount of required reserves?

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