What happens to the money multiplier when the required reserve ratio is lowered?

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1 Jun 2019
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When the required reserve ratio is reduced, banks are required to hold fewer reserves. This allows them to lend out a larger portion of their deposits, which increases the money multiplier. Therefore, lowering the reserve ratio leads to a higher money multiplier.

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