The money multiplier is greater than 1 because most banks keep more than 100 percent of any increase in bank deposits as reserves.

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The money multiplier is actually less than 1 because banks are required to hold a portion of deposits as reserves, typically around 10%. This reserve requirement limits the expansion of the money supply through the deposit multiplier process.

The Money Multiplier Is Greater Than 1 Because Most Banks