Assume that banks become more conservative and begin to hold excess reserves instead of lending them out. How would the money multiplier in this situation compare to the case where (an amount equivalent to) all excess reserves are lent out? How will this behavior affect the Fed's behavior.

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The Answer of Assume that banks become more conservative and begin to hold excess reserves instead of lending them out. How would the money multiplier in this situation compare to the case where (an amount equivalent to) all excess reserves are lent out? How will this behavior affect the Fed's behavior.

Assume That Banks Become More Conservative and Begin to Hold