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The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?

UPSC · 2021 · Economy
Question:
The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?

Options

Increase in the Cash Reserve Ratio in the banks
Increase in the Statutory Liquidity Ratio in the banks
Increase in the banking habit of the people
Increase in the population of the country
Answer: Increase in the banking habit of the people

Explanation:
When people deposit more of their savings in banks, the deposit base expands, leading to a higher credit creation capacity of banks and thus an increased money multiplier.

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