The quantity of money supplied refers to how much money is available in an economy at any given time. It includes physical currency, such as coins and banknotes, as well as deposits held by banks.
Related terms
Money creation: The process by which commercial banks create new money through lending activities.
Open market operations: Actions taken by central banks to buy or sell government securities in order to influence the quantity of money in circulation.
Monetary policy: Measures employed by central banks to manage and control inflation, stabilize prices, and promote economic growth through changes in interest rates and other tools.