The reserves of a commercial bank consist of:

A. the amount of money market funds it holds.
B. deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank and vault cash.
C. government securities that the bank holds.
D. the bank's net worth.


B. deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank and vault cash.

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A) Minnie has an absolute advantage in making umbrellas and Mickey in making hats. B) Minnie has an absolute advantage in making both products. C) Minnie has an absolute advantage in making hats and Mickey in making umbrellas. D) Mickey has an absolute advantage in making both products.

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The inability of the Federal Reserve to explain movements in M1 demand has led to

A) less emphasis on money growth as a policy tool. B) the Federal Reserve's targeting V1 growth more closely. C) the Federal Reserve's switching to M2 and M3 targets. D) All of the above.

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Which one is a macroeconomic topic?

a. A business decides to buy new software. b. A person decides to return to college. c. The central bank lowers interest rates to stimulate the economy. d. The government issues new environmental regulations.

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When tax revenues exceed government spending for any year, there is for that year

a. a budget deficit b. a budget surplus c. a balanced budget d. a positive tax multiplier e. inflation

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