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Explaining the Composition of the Modern Money Supply
A friend claims, 'The amount of money in an economy is simply the total value of all the physical cash—notes and coins—that has been printed.' Based on your understanding of how money exists in a modern economy, explain why this statement is incomplete and potentially misleading. In your explanation, identify the primary component of the money supply.
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