money supply

noun

, Economics.

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

money supply

noun

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

money supply

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of money supply¹

First recorded in 1875–80