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What is the primary purpose of the M1 monetary aggregate?
What is the primary purpose of the M1 monetary aggregate?
- To measure the total value of goods and services in an economy
- To track the amount of money invested in financial markets
- To capture the money that is readily available for immediate spending on goods and services (correct)
- To calculate the inflation rate of an economy
What type of deposits are included in M1 but not in other types of checking accounts?
What type of deposits are included in M1 but not in other types of checking accounts?
- Demand deposits (correct)
- Money market deposit accounts
- Savings deposits
- Time deposits
What is the main difference between M1 and M2?
What is the main difference between M1 and M2?
- M1 includes only highly liquid assets, while M2 includes slightly less liquid assets (correct)
- M1 is used for saving, while M2 is used for daily transactions
- M1 includes only currency, while M2 includes all types of money
- M1 is used for international transactions, while M2 is used for domestic transactions
What is the purpose of traveler's checks?
What is the purpose of traveler's checks?
What is the definition of liquidity in the context of measuring money?
What is the definition of liquidity in the context of measuring money?
What is the formula for M1?
What is the formula for M1?
What type of deposits are included in M2 but not in M1?
What type of deposits are included in M2 but not in M1?
What is the main characteristic of money market deposit accounts?
What is the main characteristic of money market deposit accounts?
What is the primary difference between demand deposits and other checkable deposits?
What is the primary difference between demand deposits and other checkable deposits?
Why is M1 considered a measure of money's role as a medium of exchange?
Why is M1 considered a measure of money's role as a medium of exchange?