Which of the following would cause the actual deposit expansion multiplier to be less than its potential?
a. the general public holding of funds in the form of currency rather than bank deposits
b. the holding of excess reserves by commercial banks
c. the general public holding of funds in the form of coins rather than bills
d. both a and b
D
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