What is the money multiplier and what affects its size?

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The money multiplier is the amount by which a change in the monetary base is multiplied to determine the change in the quantity of money. The money multiplier is greater than 1.0. Its size is affected by the desired reserve ratio and the currency drain. The higher the desired reserve ratio and/or the larger the currency drain, the smaller the money multiplier.

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