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How does fractional-reserve banking influence the money supply in the United States?(1 point)
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Fractional-reserve banks borrow and store funds from lenders, decreasing the number of physical dollars in circulation.
Fractional-reserve banks borrow and store funds from lenders, decreasing the number of physical dollars in circulation.

Fractional-reserve banks store the entirety of every depositor's funds, limiting the amount of currency in circulation.
Fractional-reserve banks store the entirety of every depositor's funds, limiting the amount of currency in circulation.

Fractional-reserve banks are permitted to print currency, increasing the number of physical dollars in circulation.
Fractional-reserve banks are permitted to print currency, increasing the number of physical dollars in circulation.

Fractional-reserve banks issue depositor funds to borrowe

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GPT 3.5
Fractional-reserve banks lend out a portion of the funds deposited by customers, thereby increasing the money supply through the creation of new loans and deposits.

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