Table 143
Monetary Aggregates of the U

question 29

Multiple Choice

$\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline {\text { Item }} & \text { Amount } \\\hline \text { Cash held by public } & \$ 40 \text { billion } \\\hline \text { Transactions deposits } & \$ 80 \text { billion } \\\hline \text { Required reserves } & \$ 20 \text { billion } \\\hline \text { Excess reserves } & \$ 0 \text { billion } \\\hline \text { U.S. bonds held by public } & \$ 125 \text { billion } \\\hline\end{array}$
Table 14.3
Monetary Aggregates of the U.S. Financial System Assume an original balance sheet: The money supply (M1) in Table 14.3 is

• A)$20 billion.
• B)$40 billion.
• C)$80 billion.
• D)$120 billion.

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Definitions:

Trade

The exchange of goods, services, or both between two or more parties, either within an economy or between economies.

Consumption Possibilities

The range of goods and services that can be consumed given a consumer's income and prevailing prices.

International Trade

The exchange of goods and services across international boundaries or territories, involving the import and export of products.

Opportunity Cost

The worth of the best alternative that is given up in order to make a choice.