Banks want to minimize their holdings of excess reserves because
A) they will be penalized by the Federal Reserve System if excess reserves are too high
B) required reserves will also be minimized
C) the money multiplier will be larger leading to a greater money supply
D) they want to borrow more on the federal funds market
E) excess reserves earn no interest
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