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a. Define money multiplier.b. 'Credit creation is inversely related to the reserve deposit ratio'.Justify the given statement, using a hypothetical example.

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a. Money multiplier is the process by which the commercial banks create credit, based upon the reserve ratio and initial deposits. 

b. Reserve deposit ratio is the minimum reserves which a commercial bank must maintain as per the instructions of the Central Bank.

Credit Creation = \(\frac{1}{reserved\,ratio}\)

Thus, credit creation is inversely related to the reserve deposit ratio. 

For Example: Suppose the Reserve Ratio is 0.2 and initial deposit is Rs 1000 crores. 

Total Credit Created = \(\frac{1}{reserved\,ratio}\) x initital deposits

\(\frac{1}{0.2}\) x 1000

= Rs 5,000 crores.

Now, suppose reserve ratio is increased to 0.5

Total Credit Created =   \(\frac{1}{reserved\,ratio}\) x initital deposits

\(\frac{1}{0.5}\) x 1000

= Rs 2,000 crores.

Thus, on the basis of the above illustration we can say that there exists an inverse relation between reserve and credit creation.



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