Multiple choice

What do you call deposits that are covered by cash?

  1. Paper deposits

  2. Nominal deposits

  3. Cash deposits

  4. Real deposits

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Real deposits are deposits that are backed by actual cash reserves held by the bank. This distinguishes them from paper deposits which may not have full cash backing. Cash deposits would be a literal answer, but 'real deposits' is the technical economic term.