Monetary Policy
will discourage aggregate demand.
The three tools of the Federal Reserve are open market operations, discount rate, and reserve requirement.
If the Federal Reserve decreases the reserve requirement from 5% to 2%, banks will be required to hold less cash in reserve, allowing them to lend more of their deposits. This increase in lending can stimulate economic activity by encouraging consumer spending and business investments. Additionally, lower reserve requirements can lead to increased money supply, potentially influencing interest rates and inflation. Overall, this policy aims to promote economic growth during periods of sluggish economic performance.
If the Federal Reserve increases the reserve requirement, banks must hold a larger percentage of their deposits as reserves and can lend out less money. This reduction in lending capacity typically leads to a decrease in the overall money supply in the economy. Consequently, it can result in tighter credit conditions, potentially slowing economic growth and increasing interest rates.
The Federal Reserve Board can affect the economy by increasing or decreasing the money supply.
will discourage aggregate demand.
The three tools of the Federal Reserve are open market operations, discount rate, and reserve requirement.
If the Federal Reserve increases the reserve requirement, banks must hold a larger percentage of their deposits as reserves and can lend out less money. This reduction in lending capacity typically leads to a decrease in the overall money supply in the economy. Consequently, it can result in tighter credit conditions, potentially slowing economic growth and increasing interest rates.
It protects public deposits.
The Federal Reserve Board can affect the economy by increasing or decreasing the money supply.
Increasing the reserve requirement for banks will make less money available to borrowers and thus slow the economy's growth.
Reserve requirement
Less money in the economy.
the percentage of a bank's total deposits that must be kept in its possession
When the reserve requirement is increased, banks are required to hold a larger percentage of their deposits as reserves, which reduces the amount of money they can lend out. This can lead to a decrease in the money supply in the economy, potentially slowing down economic growth. Higher reserve requirements can also result in higher interest rates, as banks may need to charge more for loans to maintain profitability. Overall, this policy is often used to combat inflation and stabilize the economy.
reserve ratio
Money Multiplier is inverse of Reserve Requirement. That is, m = 1/R