Question 1

Checkable deposits are classified as money because

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A)  they can be readily used in the making of purchases and payment of debts.
B)  banks hold currency equal to the value of their outstanding deposits.
C)  they are ultimately the obligations of the Treasury.
D)  they earn interest income for the depositor.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

If M2 were 3,000,small denomination time deposits were 300,and large denomination time deposits were 500,how much would M3 be?

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Question 3

Which statement is true?

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A)  One of the functions of money is that it serves as a receipt for gold.
B)  The most important function of money is that it serves as a medium of exchange.
C)  Barter requires specialization.
D)  None of the statements are true.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

About how many commercial banks are operating in the United States?

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A)  8,000
B)  9,000
C)  10,000
D)  Over 15,000E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

A goldsmith with 100 gold coins in his safe and 400 goldsmith's receipts in circulation has a reserve ratio of

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A)  400%.
B)  100%.
C)  50%.
D)  25%.
E)  20%.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The largest United States bank in 2010 was

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A)  BankAmericA.
B)  Citigroup.
C)  J.P.Morgan Chase.
D)  Security Pacific.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The fractional reserve banking system requires that banks hold a certain fraction of their _______ in reserves.

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Question 8

If you are asked how much a 2-week vacation in Jamaica is worth,which function of money will you base your answer on?

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A)  Medium of exchange
B)  Store of value
C)  Standard of deferred payment
D)  Standard of valueE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The S & L debacle ultimately cost American taxpayers

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A)  at least $10 billion.
B)  about $100 billion
C)  about $200 billion.
D)  between $300 billion and $500 billion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The cost of the savings and loan bailout ended up to be about $______.

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Question 11

People tend to hold more money as

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A)  the price level rises and interest rates rise.
B)  the price level falls and interest rates fall.
C)  the price level rises and interest rates fall.
D)  the price level falls and interest rates rise.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Most (75%) of the financial transactions are through the use of

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A)  electronic fund transfers.
B)  credit cards.
C)  checks.
D)  cash.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

According to the Federal Reserve there is $750 billion in currency in the hands of the public.What percent does the U.S.Treasury estimate is held outside the United States?

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A)  20-25%
B)  30-40%
C)  50-67%
D)  67-75%E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The quantity of money held by typical individuals falls when there are increases in

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A)  income.
B)  wealth.
C)  the cost of living.
D)  the degree of uncertainty felt about future income.
E)  rates of interest from bonds.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

When the receipts given by goldsmiths to depositors were used to make purchases,

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A)  the gold standard was created.
B)  existing banking laws were violated.
C)  the receipts became in effect paper money.
D)  a fractional reserve banking system was createD.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Money is created when someone

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A)  takes out a bank loan.
B)  pays back a bank loan.
C)  spends money.
D)  saves money.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The three motives that John Maynard Keynes identified for why people hold money are the ______,________ and _______ motives.

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Question 18

Statement I: One job of money is as a store of value.
Statement II: Money may perform as a standard of value or as a medium of exchange,but not both at the same time.

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A)  Statement I is true and statement II is false.
B)  Statement II is true and statement I is false.
C)  Both statements are true.
D)  Both statements are false.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Why are many banks closing some of their branches?

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A)  They are replacing them with ATM machines.
B)  They are loosing money in many areas.
C)  They can't find qualified employees.
D)  The banking industry has over built during the Great Recession.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Statement I: The U.S.dollar traces its roots back to the old Spanish-milled silver dollar.
Statement II: "Pieces of eight" means eight bits which means one dollar.

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A)  Statement I is true and statement II is false.
B)  Statement II is true and statement I is false.
C)  Both statements are true.
D)  Both statements are false.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 13: Money and Banking

If M2 were 3,000,small denomination time deposits were 300,and large denomination time deposits were 500,how much would M3 be?

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The three motives that John Maynard Keynes identified for why people hold money are the ______,________ and _______ motives.

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Why are many banks closing some of their branches?

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Money is created when someone

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Checkable deposits are classified as money because

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The S & L debacle ultimately cost American taxpayers

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About how many commercial banks are operating in the United States?

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When the receipts given by goldsmiths to depositors were used to make purchases,

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According to the Federal Reserve there is $750 billion in currency in the hands of the public.What percent does the U.S.Treasury estimate is held outside the United States?

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Which statement is true?

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Most (75%) of the financial transactions are through the use of

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The quantity of money held by typical individuals falls when there are increases in

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Statement I: The U.S.dollar traces its roots back to the old Spanish-milled silver dollar. Statement II: "Pieces of eight" means eight bits which means one dollar.

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Statement I: One job of money is as a store of value. Statement II: Money may perform as a standard of value or as a medium of exchange,but not both at the same time.

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If you are asked how much a 2-week vacation in Jamaica is worth,which function of money will you base your answer on?

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A goldsmith with 100 gold coins in his safe and 400 goldsmith's receipts in circulation has a reserve ratio of

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The largest United States bank in 2010 was

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People tend to hold more money as

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The fractional reserve banking system requires that banks hold a certain fraction of their _______ in reserves.

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The cost of the savings and loan bailout ended up to be about $______.

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