LOS b: Describe the components of the M1 and M2 measures of money and discuss why checks and credit cards are not counted as money.
Which of the following items is least likely to be included in the M2 measure of the money supply?
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Governmental checking account deposits. | |
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Money market mutual fund balances. | |
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Governmental checking account deposits are not included in either the M1 or the M2 measures of money supply. Both remaining items are included in M2.
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