Fractional reserve banking is a system in which
A. a fraction of banking services must be provided by depository institutions.
B. depository institutions pay a fraction of advertised interest rates.
C. depository institutions hold a fraction of total deposits in reserve.
D. the money supply is a set fraction of the U.S. gold reserves.
Answer: C
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