Deposit Money Banks And The Creation Of Money Jamb Economics Past Questions

Question 11

In commercial banking, an account from which the customer cannot withdraw money instantly is a?

jamb 1997

  • A. demand deposit account
  • B. time deposit account
  • C. special deposit account
  • D. savings deposit account
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Question 12

Restriction on credit creation by commercial banks can be effected through?

jamb 1988

  • A. an overdraft
  • B. loans and advances
  • C. demand deposits
  • D. liquidity ratio
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Question 13

Commercial bank reserves at the Central Bank have the effect of?

jamb 1989

  • A. controlling credit and money supply
  • B. discouraging banking operations
  • C. advancing trade prospects
  • D. reducing bank frauds
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Question 14

Find the total credit that the banking system can create if primary deposit is just N100.00 while the cash ratio is 20%

jamb 1990

  • A. 700.00
  • B. 600.00
  • C. 500.00
  • D. 400.00
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Question 15

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

jamb 1990

  • 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
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