If the money supply is $200 million, the reserve requirement is 20%, and currency holding $10 million, then reserves are a. $10 million. b. $40 million. c. $30 million. d. $40 million. e. none of the above ANSWER C
During the antebellum period, factories grew, in part, due to internal economies of scale. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
According to Fishlow’s (1972) work, the U.S. railroads before the Civil War were typically built “ahead of demand” by private capital. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Which of the following will lower the money multiplier? a. An increase in the currency/checkable deposit ratio b. A decrease in the excess reserve/checkable deposit ratio c. A decrease in the required reserve/checkable deposit ratio d. Either a or b e. All of the above ANSWER A
If the reserve requirement decreases from 20% to 25% and the currency to deposit ratio increases from 10% to 15% then a. the money multiplier and the money supply rises. b. the money multiplier and the money supply stays the same. c. the money multiplier and the money supply falls. d. the money multiplier rose […]
The Gallatin Plan (1808) was not passed because some individuals questioned its constitutionality. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
In the U.S., the most recognized entrepreneurs during industrialization were (a) clearly monopolists. (b) robber barons, who solely realized the concentrated wealth accumulated nation-wide. (c) individuals whose market power clearly originated from within the government. (d) key individuals who were famous or wealthy. ANSWER (d)
During the Great Depression, the money supply fell 28%. During that same time, the monetary base ____ and the currency-to-deposit ratio and reserve-to-deposit ratios both _____. a. rose; fell b. rose; rose c. fell; rose d. fell; fell ANSWER B
Most canals were economic failures. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
As entrepreneurs find new market niches and help specific industries grow, other industries will (a) grow proportionately. (b) grow disproportionately. (c) fail. (d) grow disproportionately and fail. ANSWER (d)