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money supply: see money money, term that actually refers to two concepts: the abstract unit of account in terms of which the value of goods, services, and obligations can be compared; and anything that is widely established as a means of payment. ..... Click the link for more information. . money supplyLiquid assets held by individuals and banks. The money supply includes coins, currency, and demand deposits (checking accounts). Some economists consider time and savings deposits to be part of the money supply because such deposits can be managed by governmental action and are nearly as liquid as currency and demand deposits. Other economists believe that deposits in mutual savings banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions should be counted as part of the money supply. Central banks regulate the money supply to stabilize their national economies. See also monetary policy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He thought it better to replace its control over interest rates and the money supply with a mechanical rule for monetary growth. Indeed, money supply growth in both Japan and Germany remains depressed in spite of historically low interest rates seen in both countries. And there are some people who do something about it--we all know about the Fed making adjustments to the money supply and the 68 getting together to jaw bone and Bono getting on stage to call for debt relief and . |
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