For this question, assume that individuals do not hold currency (i.e., c = 0). The money multiplier is equal to
A) 1/(1-c).
B) 1/[c + ?(1 - c)].
C) [c + ?(1 - c)].
D) 1/?.
E) none of the above
D
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