Macroeconomics
Money Supply
Definition
What is Money Supply?
The stock of money in an economy under a stated measure.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
Rapid money-supply growth may contribute to inflationA sustained increase in the general price level, reducing the purchasing power of money. under some conditions.
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Gross Domestic Product
The total market value of final goods and services produced within a country during a period.
MacroeconomicsReal GDP
Gross domestic product adjusted for changes in prices.
MacroeconomicsNominal GDP
Gross domestic product measured at current prices without adjusting for inflation.
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A market environment in which investors favour higher-risk assets.