The Monetary Base Consists of Currency

question 183

Multiple Choice

The monetary base consists of currency:

• A) plus checkable deposits.
• B) plus checkable and savings deposits.
• C) plus total reserves held at the Fed.
• D) with the inclusion of coins.

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