Reserve Money
/ˈrɛzərv ˈmʌni/
Definitions
- (n.) The total amount of a country's currency held by its central bank, including physical currency and reserves, used to support the national monetary system.
Central banks regulate reserve money to control inflation and stabilize the economy.
Forms
- reserve money
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Commentary
Reserve money is a foundational monetary concept important in legal and economic regulations governing national currency and central banking.
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