Which of the following is part of the m2 definition of the money supply, but not part of m1?
a. currency in circulation.
b. money market mutual fund shares.
c. currency held in banks.
d. checkable deposits.

The answer is b

Explanation:

Demand for money is the situation in which money are held in cash form without spending it. The demand for money is a derived demand in the sense that people do not spend all their salaries when they receive it at the end of the month. The portion of their salaries which they do not spent immediately they are received is what we referred to as the demand for money. There are three reasons for holding money which are

Transaction motive :This is the desire to keep money in order to meet the day to day transaction of business such as buying of foodstuff and to meet other family need .

Precautionary motive : This is the desire to keep money in order to meet the unforseen circumstances which are not planned for but which immediately occur, such as sickness, unexpected visitors, breakdown of one's car,

Speculative motive :This is the desire to keep money with the hope of using the money in making quick money. It is a money held with the hope of giving it out in form of loan if the interest is high and at a short period of time.for instance purchasing shares at a lower prices and re-selling it at higher prices .it also includes buying goods at a lower prices and re-selling at a higher prices for example cars.

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