[Solved] Which of the following best describes 'excess reserves' in the credit creation process? — Ans: Reserves held by banks over and above the required CRR | Financial Awareness

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Which of the following best describes 'excess reserves' in the credit creation process?

AReserves held by banks over and above the required CRR

BTotal deposits held by banks

CLoans given by banks to customers

DCash held by customers outside banks

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand excess reserves
Excess reserves are reserves that banks hold beyond the mandatory reserve requirement (CRR).
Step 2: Analyze options
Only the option stating reserves over and above CRR correctly defines excess reserves.
Final Answer:
Reserves held by banks over and above the required CRR → Option A
Quick Check:
Excess reserves = reserves beyond mandatory CRR ✅

Quick Trick: Excess reserves = total reserves - required reserves.

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