How Banks Create Money - Macro Topic 4.4

Mr. Clifford explains how banks create money through fractional reserve banking. Banks hold a portion of deposits as required reserves and loan out the rest, creating new money. The money multiplier, determined by the reserve ratio, shows how initial deposits can lead to a larger increase in the money supply. Examples illustrate the process, highlighting the difference between bank loans and Federal Reserve actions.

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