Evaluating Bank Lending Strategies
A community bank has $10 million in customer deposits, on which it pays an average annual interest rate of 2%. The bank's management is considering two primary lending strategies for the upcoming year:
- Strategy A: Lend the entire $10 million to established, low-risk corporate clients at an average annual interest rate of 5%.
- Strategy B: Lend $8 million to a mix of small businesses and individuals at a higher average annual interest rate of 8%, keeping $2 million in reserve.
Calculate the expected annual profit for both Strategy A and Strategy B. Based on your calculations, evaluate the two strategies and recommend which one the bank should pursue, justifying your choice by discussing the potential trade-offs.
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