What is the effect of an increase in the CRR on the volume of credit in the economy?

Constant credit

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Contraction in credit

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Zero credit

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Expansion in credit

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The correct option is B
Contraction in credit

When credit is to be reduced, the central bank can increase the Cash Reserve Ratio, thus reducing the cash resources of banks forcing them to contract credit.

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