5.2 - Meaning and Definition of a Bank
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Practice Questions
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What is the main function of a bank?
💡 Hint: Think about what people do with their money in a bank.
Name one type of account that banks offer.
💡 Hint: Consider accounts where you can save money.
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What does a bank accept from the public?
💡 Hint: Think about what you put into a bank.
A bank is an institution that deals in money and ____.
💡 Hint: What do banks provide to borrowers?
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Consider a small town with a bank that has no depositors. Analyze how this situation might impact the bank's ability to lend money and its overall sustainability.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between deposits and loans.
How might the rapid growth of digital banking impact traditional banks' functions in the future? Explore potential advantages and disadvantages.
💡 Hint: Consider technology’s role in finance.
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