If banks hold 15% in reserves: The money multiplier is smaller than if they hold 10%. The deposit multiplier is larger than if they hold 10%. Banks have maximized their FOMC holdings. The money supply will be larger than if they hold 10%. The monetary base is larger than if they hold 10%.
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