Glossary term · Money and macro
Money supply (M1, M2, M3) Measures of how much money exists in an economy, from cash and sight deposits (M1) to broader liquid instruments (M3); definitions differ by currency area.
Term identifier term:money-supply
Published 15 Oct 2026
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