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M2

Definition

M2 represents a broader measure of money supply than M1. It includes all components of M1 plus savings deposits, time deposits (certificates of deposit), and retail money market funds.

Related terms

M3: M3 is an even broader measure of money supply that includes all components of both M1 and M2 plus large time deposits held by institutional investors.

Liquidity: Liquidity refers to how easily an asset can be converted into cash without significant loss in value. Assets with high liquidity can be quickly turned into spendable currency.

Fractional Reserve Banking System: Fractional reserve banking system is a banking system where banks are required to keep only a fraction (a certain percentage) of their customers' deposits as reserves, allowing them to lend out the rest.

"M2" appears in:

Subjects (1)

  • Intro to Business

Additional resources (1)

  • AP Macroeconomics - Unit 4 Overview: Financial Sector

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