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) Suppose commercial banks in Botswana hold two billion pula (P2billion) in excess reserves. Assume that...

) Suppose commercial banks in Botswana hold two billion pula (P2billion) in excess

reserves. Assume that there is no cash in hand and that the required reserve ratio is

10%. What is the maximum amount of new deposits that can be created by the

banking system?

iv) Distinguish between demand-pull inflation and cost-push inflation.

v) Discuss the economic costs of unemployment

vi) Briefly discuss the functions of the bank of Botswana

vii) Distinguish between frictional unemployment and demand deficient unemployment

(5marks)

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Q: Distinguish between demand-pull inflation and cost-push inflation?

Q: Distinguish between frictional unemployment and demand deficient unemployment?

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