As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, Namibia's reserve requirement is set by the Bank of Namibia, which typically mandates that commercial banks maintain a certain percentage of their deposits as reserves. This requirement can vary but is generally around 2% to 5% of total demand deposits. For the most current and precise figures, it's advisable to consult the latest announcements from the Bank of Namibia or financial reports.
It protects public deposits.
will discourage aggregate demand.
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
reserve ratio
Money Multiplier is inverse of Reserve Requirement. That is, m = 1/R
reserve ratio
19%
excess reserves
excess reserves