ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

MONEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why are funds in checking accounts called demand deposits?
A
they are available whenever the depositor demands them by writing a check
B
they are not liquid
C
they are usually in great demand
D
they are held without interest by the bank
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The account holder simply walks up to the teller or the ATM-or, increasingly, goes online-and withdraws the sum they need; as long as the account has that amount, the institution has to give it to them. The money is available “on-demand"-hence, the name “demand deposit” for this sort of account.

Detailed explanation-2: -These are the amounts held in checking accounts. They are called demand deposits or checkable deposits because the banking institution must give the deposit holder his money “on demand” when a check is written or a debit card is used.

Detailed explanation-3: -Demand deposit account definition A demand deposit account is another term for a checking, savings or money market account. Money in these accounts is highly liquid, and you’ll be able to withdraw funds at any time without paying the bank a penalty.

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