Banca Solida has traditionally maintained a reserve ratio of 25%. After being acquired by Gung-Ho Bank, which uses a reserve ratio of 12.5%, what impact will adopting Gung-Ho Bank's reserve practices have on the money supply in Banca Solida's country?

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31 May 2019
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When Banca Solida lowers its reserve ratio from 25% to 12.5%, it can lend out a larger portion of its deposits. This increase in lending expands the money supply in the economy. Therefore, adopting Gung-Ho Bank's reserve ratio will lead to a rise in the money supply.

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