Definition of Money Supply

The money supply is the total amount of currency and other liquid instruments circulating in the economy. The indicator represents the broad money that include currency outside banks; demand, time, saving, and foreign currency deposits of resident sectors other than the central government; bank and traveler's checks; and other securities such as certificates of deposit and commercial paper.

Related Indicators

• Inflation
• Government Spending
• Balance Of Payments
• Government Expenditure
• Poverty