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January 31, 2008

Near money

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Near money (synonym: quasi-money) is a term used in economics to describe highly liquid assets that can easily be converted into cash.

Various sources provide the following examples of near money:

  • Savings account
  • Money market funds
  • Bank time deposits (Certificates of deposit)
  • Government treasury securities (such as T-bills)
  • Bonds near their redemption date
  • Foreign currencies, especially widely traded ones such as the Euro or Yen


See also

  • Money Supply

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