Refer to the information provided in Figure 13.9 below to answer the question(s) that follow.  Figure 13.9 Refer to Figure 13.9. Ohio Edison would be willing to pay up to area ________ for rent-seeking activities to protect its monopoly power.

When a bank pays a check drawn on a customer's account to another bank, the bank loses

A) capital equal to the amount of the check. B) capital equal to the required reserve ratio times the amount of the check. C) reserves equal to the amount of the check. D) reserves equal to the required reserve ratio times the amount of the check.

________________ is defined as "an unconscionable or exorbitant rate of interest."

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).