AP Macroeconomics 4.3: Money and Its Functions
Define money through its functions and distinguish M1, M2, currency, and demand deposits when measuring the money supply.
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- Effective Fall 2025
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- AP Macroeconomics
Define money through its functions and distinguish M1, M2, currency, and demand deposits when measuring the money supply.
The following is a simplified balance sheet for Mi Tierra Bank in the United States.

Mi Tierra Bank
Assume that Luis withdraws $5,000 in cash from his checking account at Mi Tierra Bank.
What is the initial effect of the withdrawal on the M1 measure of money supply? Explain.
- One point is earned for stating that the $5,000 withdrawal has no effect on the M1 measure of the money supply because it only changes the composition of M1 between cash and demand deposits.