Considering the following data (expressed in billions of U.S. dollars), calculate M1 and M2.

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The value of M1measure of money supply is 2,200billion

The value of M2measure of money supply is role="math" localid="1651586049359" 9,500billion

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M1 Calculation

Calculating M1-

Ml=Currency and coins+Traveler's checks+Transaction deposits

M1=$1,050billion+$10billion+$1,140billion

MI=$2,200billion

The value of M1 measure of money supply is 2,200 billion

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Step 2: M2 Calculation

Calculating M2-

M2=M1+Saving deposit+Small-denomination time deposits+Money market mutual fund

M2=$2,200billion+$5,500billion+$1,000billion+$800billion

M2=$9,500billion

The value of M2 measure of money supply is9,500 billion

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