# Money Supply

*Macro & Economy — Finicade finance glossary*

The total money circulating in an economy — cash plus deposits. Central banks influence it to steer inflation and growth, and its expansion or contraction ripples into prices and rates.

**Also known as:** the-money-multiplier, money-vs-bonds

**Related terms:** [Central Bank](https://finicade.com/glossary/central-bank), [Quantitative Easing](https://finicade.com/glossary/quantitative-easing), [Inflation](https://finicade.com/glossary/inflation)

**Taught in:** Macro & Markets — How Money Is Created

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/money-supply