23. The fractional reserve banking system in the U.S. is based on the practices

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23. The fractional reserve banking system in the U.S. is based on the practices of a. the goldsmiths. b. the federal reserve system c. the latest world banking regulations. d. currency speculators. 24. Which of the following is an automatic stabilizer? a. the capital gains tax. b. unemployment compensation C, the corporate income tax. d. the government expenditures multiplier 25. One of the problems associated with using expansionary monetary policy is: a. the potential offsetting effect of state and local economic policies b. the crowding out effect of private investment. c. that it might cause a lot of inflation in the economy. d. all are possible problems. 26. The lags associated with fiscal policy can last as long as: a. 10 months. b. 12 months. c. 14 months. d. 2 years e. 10 years 27. With a reserve ratio of 25, a new deposit at one bank of $100 could lead to a total of how much new money in the banking system? a. $100 b. $200 c. $400 d. $800

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23. a) the goldsmiths.

People used to deposit their coins with goldsmiths for security. The goldsmith in turn handed out a certificate by the help of which the depositor could redeem his gold at a later date.

24. The corporate income tax

Automatic stabilizers are economic procedures and programs which are intended to offset instabilities in a nation's economic actions without being intervened by the government or policymakers.

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