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What explains the difference between retail and commercial banking?

A
Commercial banks loan money to small businesses, while retail banks loan money to large corporations.
B
Retail banks loan money to small businesses, while commercial banks loan money to large corporations.
C
Commercial banks help small businesses make capital purchases, while retail banks help big businesses invest.
D
Retail banks help big businesses make capital purchases, while commercial banks help consumers invest.
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Which statement best describes the effects of low and high interest rates on the economy?

L
Low interest rates encourage consumers to borrow and spend, while high interest rates encourage saving.
H
High interest rates discourage consumers from investing, while low interest rates encourage investment.
H
High interest rates encourage consumers to borrow and spend, while low interest rates encourage saving.
L
Low interest rates encourage consumers to invest, while high interest rates discourage investment.
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Which is the correct order of entities that benefit when banks make a profit?

A
employees, shareholders, and the economy
B
shareholders, shoppers, and the economy
C
employees, companies, and the economy
D
shareholders, companies, and the economy
4

How do central banks govern the banking industry? Select four options.

A
by deciding how much banks must keep in reserve
B
by overseeing the nation’s payment system
C
by supervising the loan process at banks
D
by printing money for distribution to banks
E
by responding quickly to banking crises that occur
F
by auditing banks based on current regulations
6

The main role of banks in the nation’s economy is to

s
store, lend, and invest money.
s
store, lend, and borrow money.
s
store, lend, and distribute money.
s
store, lend, and approve money.
7

Which are the roles of a bank? Check all that apply.

A
Storing and holding money
B
Making purchases to create profits
C
Lending money
D
Investing in the economy
E
Creating money for the economy
8

best

I
Interest enables them to control the economy.
I
Interest helps them to satisfy customers.
I
Interest enables them to stockpile money.
I
Interest helps them cover business costs.
9

What types of investments do banks use to make a profit? Check all that apply.

A
opening checking accounts
B
starting new businesses
C
buying stocks and bonds
D
buying several properties
E
issuing loans to all customers
F
buying the rights to loans
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The Federal Reserve Bank of the United States is also known as the

p
people’s bank.
c
central bank.
w
world bank.
r
retail bank.

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