GCE Economics 1989 Question 6

Question 6

Money and Inflation

Money supply at any given point in time refers to

  1. A.bank notes, coins and demand deposits
  2. B.notes and coins only
  3. C.minted money
  4. D.hoarded money
  5. E.money received as gifts.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (bank notes, coins and demand deposits)

Explanation

Narrow money supply is currency (notes and coins) held by the public plus demand deposits in banks.