ECO 204 Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Alan Greenspan, Aggregate Demand, Money Supply
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Chapter 17: the supply and demand of money. The supply and demand of money borrow as interest rates fall. Demand for money: measured by the quantity of money people are willing and able to hold or. Transactions demand for money: money demanded, needed, or held in checking accounts or. Demand for money on hand for daily transactions such as car payments, groceries, and utilities as medical bills. Precautionary demand for money: money people keep in case of unexpected emergencies such: people usually ensure their bank accounts have enough to cover unexpected expenses. Speculative demand for money: money demanded in addition to the two previous demands or for future financial opportunities: people do not want to tap into stocks, bonds, or retirement funds for these expenses. Demand of money increases as interest rates fall due to the decrease in opportunity cost for holding that money.