The basic purpose of imposing legal reserve requirements on commercial bank is to?

ECONOMICS
JAMB 1990

The basic purpose of imposing legal reserve requirements on commercial bank is to?

  • A. assure the profitability of commercial banks
  • B. provide a device through which credit creation by banks can be controlled
  • C. provide a proper ratio between earning and non-earning bank assets
  • D. provide the Central Bank with working capital

Correct Answer: B. provide a device through which credit creation by banks can be controlled



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