The two main limitations on the money expansion process are reserve requirements and the demand for loans. Reserve requirements dictate the minimum amount of reserves banks must hold against deposits, limiting the potential for money creation. Additionally, if businesses and consumers are reluctant to borrow, the effectiveness of monetary policy can be diminished, as banks may have excess reserves that do not translate into increased lending and money supply expansion.
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