Answer:
Money is defined as something that serves as a medium of exchange.
The money supply is the total amount of money available in an economy. It includes:
- M1 includes coins and notes (bills) in circulation plus other money equivalents that are easily liquidated.
- M2 includes M1 plus short term bank deposits and 24 hour money market funds.
- M3 includes M2 plus long term bank deposits and money markets with more than 24 hour maturity.