Most people assume banks simply lend out the money that savers deposit. In reality, the process works differently, and understanding it is essential to making sense of modern economies.Most people assume banks simply lend out the money that savers deposit. In reality, the process works differently, and understanding it is essential to making sense of modern economies. This AI-generated book explains how commercial banks create money through the act of lending, how central banks influence this process, and what role reserves, deposits and regulation actually play. You will learn how credit creation shapes inflation, financial stability and economic growth, and why common assumptions about banking often do not match how the system truly functions. Drawing on established economic research, the book offers a clear and accessible introduction to a subject that remains poorly understood, even though it affects nearly every financial decision you make.Most people assume banks simply lend out the money that savers deposit. In reality, the process works differently, and understanding it is essential to making sense of modern economies. This AI-generated book explains how commercial banks create money through the act of lending, how central banks influence this process, and what role reserves, deposits and regulation actually play. You will learn how credit creation shapes inflation, financial stability and economic growth, and why common assumptions about banking often do not match how the system truly functions. Drawing on established economic research, the book offers a clear and accessible introduction to a subject that remains poorly understood, even though it affects nearly every financial decision you make.