What is the role of banks in the economy concerning surplus funds and loan demand?

Banks hoard surplus funds without lending

Banks do not engage with economic demands

Banks mediate between depositors and borrowers

Banks primarily invest all deposits in stocks

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C. Banks mediate between depositors and borrowers

Banks act as intermediaries, using deposited funds from those who have surplus money to provide loans to individuals or businesses needing funds.

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