Across
- 3. interest rate is the actual rate of interest that a saver will receive and a borrower will pay.
- 6. reserves are the source of loans and the money creation function of the banking system.
- 7. institution is a financial institution that obtains money mainly through deposits from clients.
- 8. is the exchange of goods or services for other goods or services without the use of money.
- 13. requirement specifies the percentage of deposits that banks must hold as reserves.
- 15. reserve banking system, banks must hold on to a fraction of their deposits and may lend out the rest.
- 16. money has value because the government has ordered that it be accepted in payment of debts.
- 17. financing is getting money by borrowing
- 19. and loan associations (S&L’s) depository institutions, similar to savings banks, that specialize in loans for the purchase of homes.
- 20. financing is getting money by selling stock
- 21. of account is a standard measure used to set prices and make economic calculations.
- 22. is paper money and coins.
Down
- 1. union is a not- for-profit depository institution owned by its members, who are also its customers.
- 2. supply is the amount of money available for the purchase of goods and services.
- 4. of value is something that can be saved and will hold its value relatively well over time.
- 5. bank accepts deposits from individuals and firms, and provides them with loans in addition to a wide variety of other services.
- 9. is a depository institution established to encourage saving and can be a savings and loan association, a credit union, or a savings bank.
- 10. deposits the money held in checking accounts at a bank.
- 11. money has no value of its own but can be exchanged for something of value.
- 12. of exchange is something people acquire for the purpose of payment for goods and services.
- 14. bank is a depository institution that specializes in loans for the purchase of homes and other real estate.
- 18. can be anything that is widely accepted in exchange for goods and services.
- 23. money is money that has value apart from its use as money.
