money supply


noun Economics.

the sum of demand or checking-account deposits and currency in circulation.

Origin of money supply

First recorded in 1875–80

British Dictionary definitions for money supply

money supply

noun

the total amount of money in a country's economy at a given time See also M0, M1, M2, M3, M3c, M4, M5

Cultural definitions for money supply

money supply

The amount of money in circulation at a given time, usually controlled by some central banking authority.