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Economics
Macro Economics: Money and Banking
How do we control excess demand with the help of CRR?
CRR is not changed
CRR is decreased
CRR is increased
None of these
The correct answer is Option 3: CRR is increased
CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio) is the percentage of a bank’s total deposits that must be kept with the RBI in cash form.
When there is excess demand (leading to inflation), the RBI increases CRR.
This means banks have less money to lend to people and businesses.
Less lending → Less spending → Control over excess demand and inflation.