Banks & Central BanksBanking
Most of It Isn't There
Banks keep only a slice of deposits on hand
Your bank has your money. Just not in the building. What happens if everyone asks for it on the same day?
You'll find out
- How much cash a bank really keeps
- Why one rumor can sink a bank
- The run that stunned Britain in 2007
Why it matters
A bank runs on trust that not everyone comes at once. Seeing why makes the safety net under it make sense.
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