Multiple Choice
Why do banks want to minimize their holdings of excess reserves?
A) because excess bank reserves earn no interest
B) because desired bank reserves will also be minimized
C) because the money multiplier will be larger, thus leading to a greater money supply
D) because banks want to borrow more on the overnight money market
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