Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Two Measures

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the two measures of the money supply?

• A)The two measures do not move together,so they cannot be used interchangeably by policymakers.
• B)The two measures' movements closely parallel each other,even on a month-to-month basis.
• C)Short-run movements in the money supply are extremely reliable.
• D)M2 is the narrowest measure the Fed reports.

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Definitions:

Top Quintile

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Crowding Out

A situation in economics where increased public sector spending reduces or eliminates private sector spending.

Government Borrowing

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