What happens to the money multiplier when banks and private businesses choose to keep less cash on hand?

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Explanation

When banks and the private sector reduce their cash holdings, more funds are available for lending, which increases the money multiplier. Therefore, the money multiplier becomes larger.

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What happens to the money multiplier when banks and private businesses choose to keep less cash on hand?

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