the money supply Flashcards
Narrow money (M1)
can be used directly for transactions. Its consists of all notes and coins in circulation, all deposits on which cheques can be drawn, and travelers’ cheques
broad money
called M2 consists of M1 plus savings accounts in financial institutions and money market accounts. Savings accounts and money market accounts are considered part of broad money, such as savings can easily be converted into cash or transferred to a cheque account to be used as money
coins
issued for the convenience of small everyday transactions
notes
issued to purchase general g/s. However, notes are being used less for the purchase of dearer items.
deposits on which cheques are drawn
this is considered money because a chequebook is equivalent to dollar bills in your pocket.
traveler’s cheques
in foreign currency, can be used to purchase goods and services directly or can be changed into cash to do so
Some ways in which the demand for money is affected by
- 3 i’s and the paranoid
Level of income, interest rates, and inflation as well as uncertainty about the future.
What is the way in which these factors affect money demand
(TPS motives)
It is usually explained in terms of three motives for demanding money: the transactions, the precautionary and the speculative motives
What is the transactions motive
It arises from the fact that most transactions involve exchange of money. Because it is necessary to have money available for transactions, money will be demanded. The total number of transactions made in an economy tends to increase over time as income rises. Hence, as income or GDP rises, the transaction demand for money also rises
rise in income/GDP= rise in transaction demand for money
What is the precautionary motive
People often demand money as a precaution against an uncertain future. Unexpected expenses, such as medical or car repair bills, often require immediate payment. The need to have money available in such situations is referred to as the precautionary motive for demanding money
What is the speculative motive
Money, like other stores of value is an asset. the demand for an asset depends on both its rate of return and its opportunity cost.The speculative motive for demanding money arises in situations where holding money is perceived to be less risky than the alternative of lending the money or investing it in some other asset. for ex. if a stock market crash seemed imminent, the speculative motive for demanding money would come into play; those expecting the market to crash would sell their stocks and hold the proceeds as money
What is M0
notes and coins in cheqing account
What is M1 (narrow defn. of money supply)
Notes and coins in cheqing account + travellers cheques
What is M2 (broad defn. of money supply)
M1+ other methods of payments (bitcoin, online payment ,crypto)